Marriage equality is secure for now, but history shows legal rights can be fragile. Vigilance & proactive legal planning are essential. Complacency isn’t an option.

Also consider reviewing/updating property, financial, & guardianship documents to ensure protections if laws change. These steps safeguard your rights & family now, regardless of future court decisions.

What LGBTQ+ couples can do now to protect their families:

Follow the 9 key legal documents recommended by @YourGayLawyer (POA, healthcare proxy, will, etc.)

Pursue second-parent adoption, even if both parents are on the birth certificate

Federal law helps: the 2022 Respect for Marriage Act requires all states to recognize same-sex marriages performed elsewhere. But it’s not a permanent shield—state-level attacks & court challenges are possible.

Even if Trump hasn’t publicly prioritized overturning Obergefell, his admin has pursued Project 2025 policies restricting LGBTQ+ rights in schools, healthcare, & federal programs—creating a legal environment that normalizes challenges.

Justices Clarence Thomas & Samuel Alito have openly questioned Obergefell. They only need a few votes to hear a challenge. Legal petitions like Davis v. Ermold keep the issue alive.

The Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending nearly 50 years of precedent. Obergefell v. Hodges has only been law for 10 years. No precedent is untouchable.

These documents help secure control, safety, and peace of mind for my family, no matter what happens next.

If you’re LGBTQ+ and want to protect your family, now is the time to prepare.

Preparation is resistance.

Helpful videos that explain these docs and why they matter:

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▶️ tiktok.com/@yourgaylawyer/video/...

I’m starting my research and found this list of 9 key legal documents from @yourgaylawyer to protect family rights:

Living Trust

Will

Healthcare POA

Durable POA

Living Will

Hospital Visitation Forms

Agent for Disposition of Remains

Pet Care Directive

Tangible Personal Property Memorandum

Now, with the Supreme Court soon deciding whether to take up a case aimed at overturning Obergefell v. Hodges, we’re moving on to protecting our assets and ourselves.

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Day 7: Santa Monica – 85 miles
Final day. Legs tired, heart full. 💗
My family was at the finish line.
Went for an ocean swim with teammates, cheered more riders in, and soaked it all up. 🌊🎉
So proud to be part of an incredible team and this powerful ride.

Day 6: Ventura – 88 miles
Coastal views + smooth roads = fave day 🌊
Paradise Pit = ice cream + fresh berries 🍓🍦
Early to RS4 before the dance party kicked off —some of my ride buddies still brought the moves 💃
Ended with the final candlelight vigil—centered on the riderless bike. 🕯️ Beautiful.

Day 5: Lompoc – 42 miles
Red Dress Day! ❤️‍🔥
Our team @wespoke showed up in red scrubs with bold messages about healthcare access—because visibility is power.
Shorter mileage and high vibes all around 💃

Day 4: Santa Maria – 89 miles
Rode through the fog and reached the top of Evil Twins—official halfway mark! 📸
Chilly descent down to the coast where the sun finally broke through 🌤️
Cinnamon roll + coffee stop gave me the zip to ride into camp ☕
Wrapped the day with a 15-min massage 😌

Day 3: Paso Robles – 66 miles
Birthday ride! 🎂
Started with the infamous Quad Buster—the longest climb of the ride 💪.
Caught the Drag Show dress rehearsal at Rest Stop 4 💃
Root beer floats in camp 🍦 and birthday dinner out with my mom ❤️
Also… enjoying the hotel A/C instead of camp for tonight 😌