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Issues Unique to Lesbian Divorce

“One main difference between heterosexual and lesbian divorce is the very high percentage of joint-custody arrangements in lesbian divorce. Just as many nonparent lesbians continue to be very connected after their divorces, lesbian mothers may also stay connected to each other, which can strengthen the coparenting arrangement.” —- D. Merilee Clunis, Ph.D and G. Dorsey Green, Ph.D, The Lesbian Parenting Book: A Guide to Creating Families and Raising Children

But sometimes, that is not what happens. Nonlegal parents are in a difficult position when divorce occurs if the other partner is not committed to her continued inclusion in the lives of their children. It also happens, at times, that the legal parent leaves her partner to become involved in a heterosexual relationship. In the past, that has made it easier, legally, to prevent the other mother from being able to see their children.

via SkyNewswire.com – Lesbian Parenting – How to Lessen the Long Term Impact of Divorce on Your Children – Relationships – News.