Gay and Lesbian Legal Issues

Donna M. Turley has more than twenty five years of experience representing gay men, lesbians, bisexual and transgender individuals facing the unique legal challenges of the GLBT community. Our firm is prepared to help you with all legal issues, including:

• Marriage
• Partnership Agreements
• Health Care Proxies
• Child Adoptions
• Immigration and Foreign Partners
• Estate Planning
• Relationship Dissolution

Marriage and Children

Our attorneys aggressively advocate for gay and lesbian couples to adopt or otherwise begin a family. Although gay and lesbian marriage has achieved recognized legal status in Massachusetts, dealing with federal and out-of-state bodies has become more complicated. We are committed to representing gay and lesbian couples who are pursuing marriage, relationship agreements and parenthood-- through either adoption or artificial insemination.

Healthcare and End of Life Legal Issues

Even though gay and lesbian couples can marry in Massachusetts, these couples still face a variety of hurdles when attempting to make healthcare decisions for a partner who is experiencing physical or psychological illness. Many health care providers and insurance companies are not required to recognize a marriage between same-sex couples. We have years of experience handling these issues for couples. We have been successful in crafting healthcare proxies for GBLT couples.

Estate Planning

It is critical that all non-traditional couples have an estate plan in place to protect each other and their families of choice. Contact the lawyers at Glickman Turley to discuss ways to protect your loved ones.

Immigration

We have advised gay men and lesbians from other countries seeking to immigrate to the United States to be with their partners. Immigration law experience and knowledge counts if you are trying to enter the country as a gay man or a lesbian. Contact the lawyers at Glickman Turley to help you understand your options.

Relationship Dissolution

Sadly, gay and lesbian couples are like the rest of the population in that some relationships do not last. Glickman Turley can help you navigate the treacherous waters of dissolving your legal entanglements.

Contact the lawyers at Glickman Turley LLP if you have a gay or lesbian legal issue.