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Posted: 1/5/2012 6:14:53 PM EDT
. . . in a custody battle between the one who supplied the egg (fertilized by a sperm donor) and the one who had it implanted and gave birth to the kid.

http://news.yahoo.com/biological-mom-kept-child-lesbian-legal-case-223154903––abc-news.html

Tina's biological daughter turned 8 this week, but she has not seen the girl since Dec. 22, 2008, because of a custody fight with her former lesbian partner. The partner is unrelated to the child, but gave birth to her.

"I thought I'd have her back on her birthday," said Tina, a law enforcement officer, whose name was never on the birth certificate and who has been denied parenting rights under Florida state law.

Tina's egg was fertilized with donor sperm and implanted in her partner's womb.

But when their romance fell apart when the child was 2, the Florida courts had to decide, who is the legal parent, the biological mother or the birth mother who carried the unrelated child for nine months in her womb?

A trial court summarily sided with Tina's ex-partner, citing Florida statute. "The judge said, 'It breaks my heart, but this is the law,'" according to the birth mother's lawyer, Robert J. Wheelock of Orlando.

But on Dec. 23, a state appeals court rejected the law as antiquated and recognized both women as legal parents.


Maybe a dupe, but haven't run into a thread yet, so what the heck.

ETA: changed title to garner more interest.
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 6:49:49 PM EDT
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Bump.
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 6:50:51 PM EDT
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Clearly I am disappointed after clicking on the thread.....
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 6:52:25 PM EDT
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I swear that lawyers are the primary force behind gay marriage because it is going to lead to all sorts of fucked up divorce cases and custody cases.  Now swing set is going to tell me that I'm wrong.
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 6:53:45 PM EDT
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I swear that lawyers are the primary force behind gay marriage because it is going to lead to all sorts of fucked up divorce cases and custody cases.  Now swing set is going to tell me that I'm wrong.


You have just shown me how to become rich in the new America.


Thank you
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 6:54:47 PM EDT
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I swear that lawyers are the primary force behind gay marriage because it is going to lead to all sorts of fucked up divorce cases and custody cases.  Now swing set is going to tell me that I'm wrong.


more money for them..
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 6:55:06 PM EDT
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I swear that lawyers are the primary force behind gay marriage because it is going to lead to all sorts of fucked up divorce cases and custody cases.  Now swing set is going to tell me that I'm wrong.


You have just shown me how to become rich in the new America.


Thank you


lawyering is always a path to enrichment.  It's a license to steal

Link Posted: 1/5/2012 6:55:37 PM EDT
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I swear that lawyers are the primary force behind gay marriage because it is going to lead to all sorts of fucked up divorce cases and custody cases.  Now swing set is going to tell me that I'm wrong.


more money for them..


Exactly.

And gay people have tons of money because they have no kids (generally).
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 6:58:08 PM EDT
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I swear that lawyers are the primary force behind gay marriage because it is going to lead to all sorts of fucked up divorce cases and custody cases.  Now swing set is going to tell me that I'm wrong.


more money for them..


Exactly.

And gay people have tons of money because they have no kids (generally).


I always thought they spent it all on fancy haircuts and manicures
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 6:59:11 PM EDT
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LESBOS?!

HO!
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 6:59:35 PM EDT
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The gay's where I live don't exactly have more money than straight people.
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:06:01 PM EDT
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Clearly I am disappointed after clicking on the thread.....


3X the views in a shorter time period, plus eight replies vs none. What can I say, sex sells.
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:06:15 PM EDT
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I swear that lawyers are the primary force behind gay marriage because it is going to lead to all sorts of fucked up divorce cases and custody cases.  Now swing set is going to tell me that I'm wrong.


more money for them..


Exactly.

And gay people have tons of money because they have no kids (generally).


I always thought they spent it all on fancy haircuts and manicures


now lawyers get to spend that money on their hot girlfriends that are half of their wife's age.
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:07:43 PM EDT
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The gay's where I live don't exactly have more money than straight people.


they don't have more money around here either.  trust me, if being gay made one rich, I'd be at the docks with my dick taped to my leg.

they have more disposable income.

no kids = cashmoneyhoes
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:10:44 PM EDT
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this is the worst lesbian thread ever
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:12:25 PM EDT
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this is the worst lesbian thread ever


Can you post some pics of Chaz Bono.

It could be worse
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:17:04 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:18:14 PM EDT
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I like lesbians.
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:19:17 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:24:34 PM EDT
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this is the worst lesbian thread ever


It's actually interesting from a legal perspective.  Who has more rights –– who has ANY rights –– the woman whose ___ a baby got pushed out of, or the woman who is genetically related to the baby?  Was one merely an "egg donor"?  Was one merely a "host"?
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:25:42 PM EDT
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this is the worst lesbian thread ever


It's actually interesting from a legal perspective.  Who has more rights –– who has ANY rights –– the woman whose ___ a baby got pushed out of, or the woman who is genetically related to the baby?  Was one merely an "egg donor"?  Was one merely a "host"?


when gay men are docking, one has to be the host and the other the donor.  who is the top and who is the power bottom in this situation?

it really isn't clear.

1st world problems
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:28:48 PM EDT
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this is the worst lesbian thread ever


It's actually interesting from a legal perspective.  Who has more rights –– who has ANY rights –– the woman whose ___ a baby got pushed out of, or the woman who is genetically related to the baby?  Was one merely an "egg donor"?  Was one merely a "host"?


I do know a lesbian couple who have a child together.  Not married, but living together.  The mom (artificial insemination, but she actually gave birth) decided to move out and leave the state.  The live-in girlfriend went to court and the judge kept the mom from leaving with her child.  She had to stay and give the girlfriend visitation.

Very interesting.
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:29:44 PM EDT
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Meh, plenty worse conventional custody battles.
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:29:47 PM EDT
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this is the worst lesbian thread ever


It's actually interesting from a legal perspective.  Who has more rights –– who has ANY rights –– the woman whose ___ a baby got pushed out of, or the woman who is genetically related to the baby?  Was one merely an "egg donor"?  Was one merely a "host"?


when gay men are docking, one has to be the host and the other the donor.  who is the top and who is the power bottom in this situation?

it really isn't clear.

1st world problems


Fucking gross dude, cool you like porn, and pay over $30k in taxes...

But that is a fucking gross thing to say on a gun board.









Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:31:09 PM EDT
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If you can't lick 'em, join 'em. Or whatever the fuck...
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:32:37 PM EDT
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this is the worst lesbian thread ever


It's actually interesting from a legal perspective.  Who has more rights –– who has ANY rights –– the woman whose ___ a baby got pushed out of, or the woman who is genetically related to the baby?  Was one merely an "egg donor"?  Was one merely a "host"?


when gay men are docking, one has to be the host and the other the donor.  who is the top and who is the power bottom in this situation?

it really isn't clear.

1st world problems


Fucking gross dude, cool you like porn, and pay over $30k in taxes...

But that is a fucking gross thing to say on a gun board.











dude, It's 2012.  They teach this in elementary schools now.

I think it is time to grow up and learn to have a civilized conversation without all the sniveling and locker room reactions.
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:32:40 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:33:35 PM EDT
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this is the worst lesbian thread ever


It's actually interesting from a legal perspective.  Who has more rights –– who has ANY rights –– the woman whose ___ a baby got pushed out of, or the woman who is genetically related to the baby?  Was one merely an "egg donor"?  Was one merely a "host"?


when gay men are docking, one has to be the host and the other the donor.  who is the top and who is the power bottom in this situation?

it really isn't clear.

1st world problems


Fucking gross dude, cool you like porn, and pay over $30k in taxes...

But that is a fucking gross thing to say on a gun board.











dude, It's 2012.  They teach this in elementary schools now.

I think it is time to grow up and learn to have a civilized conversation without all the sniveling and locker room reactions.





Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:35:20 PM EDT
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this is the worst lesbian thread ever


It's actually interesting from a legal perspective.  Who has more rights –– who has ANY rights –– the woman whose ___ a baby got pushed out of, or the woman who is genetically related to the baby?  Was one merely an "egg donor"?  Was one merely a "host"?


Your question is easily answered: only one woman is actually the parent of the child. The other was simply a surrogate, and has no biological link. Just because I play host to a bacterium does not mean that it is part of my family lineage, nor does it carry half my genome. The surrogate mother has less rights to the child than the anonymous sperm donor.

The surrogate mother should have never been granted custody, or parental rights. If the child was effectively removed from the care of both biological parents, then in that case I might say it's reasonable to allow the surrogate as much opportunity as the extended biological family to adopt the child.

Sorry, but that's basic biology. If your personal philosophy or legal code disagrees, then frankly they're fucking wrong and you need to get with the program. There's no ifs, ands, or buts about it.
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:38:59 PM EDT
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this is the worst lesbian thread ever


It's actually interesting from a legal perspective.  Who has more rights –– who has ANY rights –– the woman whose ___ a baby got pushed out of, or the woman who is genetically related to the baby?  Was one merely an "egg donor"?  Was one merely a "host"?


when gay men are docking, one has to be the host and the other the donor.  who is the top and who is the power bottom in this situation?

it really isn't clear.

1st world problems


Fucking gross dude, cool you like porn, and pay over $30k in taxes...

But that is a fucking gross thing to say on a gun board.











dude, It's 2012.  They teach this in elementary schools now.

I think it is time to grow up and learn to have a civilized conversation without all the sniveling and locker room reactions.



https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSGZ6IwN6T0Po_iBOKZezALfpyn_c_eHpySZJe761YzvXfDZoR5



and you say that I'm gross
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:40:05 PM EDT
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My roommates are saving up for this, wanted my sperm but no freakin' way would I ever do something like that.  Fuggin' fuhgeddabowdit!



Above jpg is correct, they ain't lipstick lesbians like in Dear Penthouse Letters.....
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:41:41 PM EDT
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this is the worst lesbian thread ever


It's actually interesting from a legal perspective.  Who has more rights –– who has ANY rights –– the woman whose ___ a baby got pushed out of, or the woman who is genetically related to the baby?  Was one merely an "egg donor"?  Was one merely a "host"?


Your question is easily answered: only one woman is actually the parent of the child. The other was simply a surrogate, and has no biological link. Just because I play host to a bacterium does not mean that it is part of my family lineage, nor does it carry half my genome. The surrogate mother has less rights to the child than the anonymous sperm donor.

The surrogate mother should have never been granted custody, or parental rights. If the child was effectively removed from the care of both biological parents, then in that case I might say it's reasonable to allow the surrogate as much opportunity as the extended biological family to adopt the child.

Sorry, but that's basic biology. If your personal philosophy or legal code disagrees, then frankly they're fucking wrong and you need to get with the program. There's no ifs, ands, or buts about it.


That would have been my guess, but Florida's laws were such that not only did the genetically-unrelated woman have parental rights, the genetically-related woman not only had no rights but also wasn't allowed on the birth certificate AND the lower court ruled against her.
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:42:13 PM EDT
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My roommates are saving up for this, wanted my sperm but no freakin' way would I ever do something like that.  Fuggin' fuhgeddabowdit!

Above jpg is correct, they ain't lipstick lesbians like in Dear Penthouse Letters.....


Give them my card, will ya?
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:45:47 PM EDT
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The gay's where I live don't exactly have more money than straight people.


they don't have more money around here either.  trust me, if being gay made one rich, I'd be at the docks with my dick taped to my leg.

they have more disposable income.

no kids = cashmoneyhoes


I have a gay friend, lives in a 150k house, Drives a 10 year old car. Hes worth millions. Its not because he doesnt have kids.

Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:47:12 PM EDT
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The gay's where I live don't exactly have more money than straight people.


they don't have more money around here either.  trust me, if being gay made one rich, I'd be at the docks with my dick taped to my leg.

they have more disposable income.

no kids = cashmoneyhoes


I have a gay friend, lives in a 150k house, Drives a 10 year old car. Hes worth millions. Its not becouse he doesnt have kids.



He was in Liberace's will?
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:48:35 PM EDT
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The gay's where I live don't exactly have more money than straight people.


they don't have more money around here either.  trust me, if being gay made one rich, I'd be at the docks with my dick taped to my leg.

they have more disposable income.

no kids = cashmoneyhoes


I have a gay friend, lives in a 150k house, Drives a 10 year old car. Hes worth millions. Its not because he doesnt have kids.



Have y'all tried artificial insemination?
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:49:54 PM EDT
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The gay's where I live don't exactly have more money than straight people.


they don't have more money around here either.  trust me, if being gay made one rich, I'd be at the docks with my dick taped to my leg.

they have more disposable income.

no kids = cashmoneyhoes


I have a gay friend, lives in a 150k house, Drives a 10 year old car. Hes worth millions. Its not because he doesnt have kids.



Have y'all tried artificial insemination?


I'm not a doctor, but I don't think the procedure works on dudes no matter how many manicures they get
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:52:32 PM EDT
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The gay's where I live don't exactly have more money than straight people.


they don't have more money around here either.  trust me, if being gay made one rich, I'd be at the docks with my dick taped to my leg.

they have more disposable income.

no kids = cashmoneyhoes


I have a gay friend, lives in a 150k house, Drives a 10 year old car. Hes worth millions. Its not becouse he doesnt have kids.



He was in Liberace's will?


He took a little bit of money and made it go Real lucky and or smart, im not sure which yet.
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:53:10 PM EDT
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The gay's where I live don't exactly have more money than straight people.


they don't have more money around here either.  trust me, if being gay made one rich, I'd be at the docks with my dick taped to my leg.

they have more disposable income.

no kids = cashmoneyhoes


I have a gay friend, lives in a 150k house, Drives a 10 year old car. Hes worth millions. Its not becouse he doesnt have kids.



He was in Liberace's will?


He took a little bit of money and made it go Real lucky and or smart, im not sure which yet.


awseome.  good for him


my only 100% serious reply in this thread, except the lawyers love this shit
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:53:39 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 1/5/2012 7:55:38 PM EDT
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The gay's where I live don't exactly have more money than straight people.


they don't have more money around here either.  trust me, if being gay made one rich, I'd be at the docks with my dick taped to my leg.

they have more disposable income.

no kids = cashmoneyhoes


I have a gay friend, lives in a 150k house, Drives a 10 year old car. Hes worth millions. Its not becouse he doesnt have kids.



He was in Liberace's will?


He took a little bit of money and made it go Real lucky and or smart, im not sure which yet.


Or he does gay porn on the side.
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 8:00:08 PM EDT
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The gay's where I live don't exactly have more money than straight people.


they don't have more money around here either.  trust me, if being gay made one rich, I'd be at the docks with my dick taped to my leg.

they have more disposable income.

no kids = cashmoneyhoes


I have a gay friend, lives in a 150k house, Drives a 10 year old car. Hes worth millions. Its not becouse he doesnt have kids.



He was in Liberace's will?


He took a little bit of money and made it go Real lucky and or smart, im not sure which yet.


Or he does gay porn on the side.


Im secure enough to say this. Hes fucking ugly.
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 8:16:45 PM EDT
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this is the worst lesbian thread ever


It's actually interesting from a legal perspective.  Who has more rights –– who has ANY rights –– the woman whose ___ a baby got pushed out of, or the woman who is genetically related to the baby?  Was one merely an "egg donor"?  Was one merely a "host"?


Yea it really is. Normally you would think rights would go to the genetic parent since they are in the picture.
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 8:21:00 PM EDT
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My roommates are saving up for this, wanted my sperm but no freakin' way would I ever do something like that. Fuggin' fuhgeddabowdit!



Above jpg is correct, they ain't lipstick lesbians like in Dear Penthouse Letters.....




Give them my card, will ya?


So when the relationship goes mammaries vertical, social services can come after you for child support?  

Link Posted: 1/5/2012 8:21:37 PM EDT
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In a weird way, it kinda proves equality with everyone else. I mean, how many kids have fucked up lives because their parents are total retards? Now we've just got more of the same and maybe a slightly higher demand for chain wallets in bridal registries.
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 8:36:27 PM EDT
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this is the worst lesbian thread ever


It's actually interesting from a legal perspective.  Who has more rights –– who has ANY rights –– the woman whose ___ a baby got pushed out of, or the woman who is genetically related to the baby?  Was one merely an "egg donor"?  Was one merely a "host"?


Yea it really is. Normally you would think rights would go to the genetic parent since they are in the picture.


This area of the law in many states is decades behind.  Hell most states are still trying to work out surrogacy issues much less parental rights between same sex couples.  Absent direction from legislatures courts are going to have to figure this out.   It's shitty because there's kid's involved.   Regardless of whether you agree with same sex marriage, family law needs to catch up.  


No kids and samesex couple separations could be handled by contract law.   Oops didn't get that in writing Adam and Steve tough.
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 8:40:37 PM EDT
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This thread FUCKING SUCKS!
Link Posted: 1/5/2012 8:43:29 PM EDT
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Equal rights same as man and woman.

Now they have a problem with how the system works.

Link Posted: 1/5/2012 8:45:52 PM EDT
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I swear that lawyers are the primary force behind gay marriage because it is going to lead to all sorts of fucked up divorce cases and custody cases.  Now swing set is going to tell me that I'm wrong.


You have just shown me how to become rich in the new America.


Thank you


lawyering is always a path to enrichment.  It's a license to steal



Most lawyers make mediocre wages considering their seven years of college.
Link Posted: 1/6/2012 4:07:45 AM EDT
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I swear that lawyers are the primary force behind gay marriage because it is going to lead to all sorts of fucked up divorce cases and custody cases.  Now swing set is going to tell me that I'm wrong.


I wonder when we'll see the first gay marriage among mafiosi so they can't testify about each other.



 
Link Posted: 1/6/2012 4:28:10 AM EDT
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I swear that lawyers are the primary force behind gay marriage because it is going to lead to all sorts of fucked up divorce cases and custody cases.  Now swing set is going to tell me that I'm wrong.


You have just shown me how to become rich in the new America.


Thank you


lawyering is always a path to enrichment.  It's a license to steal



Most lawyers make mediocre wages considering their seven years of college.


Going to disagree with you C_J.  I'm not saying they are all rolling in dough like a class-action shyster, but I've never seen an attny have a hard time paying back those student loans.  

You must hang out with too many DA's.  


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