A Legal Guide For Lesbian & Gay Couples

America's estimated 20 million lesbians and gay men need to take specific legal steps to define and protect their relationships in the eyes of the law. This practical guide shows them how to: - obtain domestic partner benefits- plan for medical emergencies- buy property together- provide for each other at death- understand the practical and legal aspects of having and raising children.This practical, plain-English guide shows lesbian and gay couples how to: - make practical decisions about living together- obtain domestic partner benefits- make medical decisions for each other when needed- take care of your partner's finances when your partner can't- leave property to each other- understand the practical and legal aspects of having and raising children through adoption, donor insemination, surrogacy or foster parenting