3:53pm Wednesday 3rd February 2010
By Harjit Sarang
'Lesbian mother appeals court decision after daughter removed’ I read this article in the press last week. Surely you can't lose your children because you are a lesbian?
As a family solicitor dealing with children matters and residence orders, I know that sexual orientation is highly unlikely to be the sole reason for a child being removed from a parent’s care. The success or failure of lesbian or gay parenting depends on parenting skills and not sexual orientation. There are many successful, happy and well balanced children parented by same sex couples. This headline could lead gay and lesbian parents to fear that they will lose their children because of their sexuality. Fear not!
The court is concerned with parenting skills and whether the child’s best interests are being met.
Best regards Harjit
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