Same-sex parents, make sure you are naming each other as primary guardian in your guardianship docs in case there is ever a challenge to your parental rights. Then be sure to include a second and third nomination as well in case you are both incapacitated or unavailable to act.

My kids have been sick this week with the flu and it’s a good reminder to update your healthcare authorizations on file with your kid’s doctor. If a grandparent or caregiver is taking your child to a medical provider, that office needs a signed release on file from a parent. #parentingtips #momlife

Three documents you need for your adult children (over age 18) in order to legally access their records or act on their behalf:
1. HIPAA authorizations allowing you to access their medical records.
2. Power of Attorney - to legally act on their behalf.
3. Advance Healthcare Directive

Three steps same-sex parents can do this week to protect their parental rights:
1. Pursue a second parent or confirmatory adoption for the non-bio parent, if available in your state.
2. Make sure your estate planning docs are in order.
3. Name each other as Power of Attorney

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