GLAD Transgender Family Law Survey

1. Transgender Family Law Survey

Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders is surveying family law practitioners about their experience and knowledge of transgender issues. Our goals are to identify areas of need, and to build more legal capacity to serve transgender clients in the family law area.

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* 1. Do you represent transgender clients in your family law practice?

yes

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* 2. How many transgender clients have you represented or consulted with in the past 5 years?

1-5

6-10

11-20

more than 20

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* 3. In what context or in what type of matter(s) have you represented transgender clients? (Check all that apply.)

Divorce

Modification

Parentage action

Child custody action

Support action

Name change petition

Adoption

Guardianship

Change of name and/or gender on identity documents (e.g. birth certificates, passports)

Health insurance or benefits

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* 4. What unique legal issues have you encountered when representing your transgender clients in a family law matter?

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* 5. In what state(s) do you practice law? Please list these state(s) below.

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* 6. Have you encountered any issues with a family and probate court when representing a transgender client?

yes

If yes, what county? Was the issue with registry staff, a clerk, or a judge?

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* 7. Whether or not you have ever represented a transgender client, what do you perceive to be unmet needs of transgender clients in the family law context?

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* 8. Which family law attorneys who you know have expertise in representing transgender clients? (please name and include yourself, if applicable)

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* 9. Would you be interested in developing expertise or further training in representing transgender clients?

yes

if yes, please include your name and contact info

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* 10. Which family law attorneys who you know might be interested in developing expertise in representing transgender clients? (Please provide names.)

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* 11. Would you attend a one-day training on representing transgender clients in a family law context?

yes

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* 12. What would you like to see included in a training for family law attorneys on representing transgender clients?

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* 13. Would you like to receive information about a training on representing transgender clients in a family law context?

yes

If so, please provide your name and contact information below.