Maine
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Maine LGBTQ Student Rights Brochure
A brochure highlighting the rights of LGBTQ students in Maine and providing a resource list. Contact GLAD's Legal InfoLine if you would like print copies of this brochure.
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Rights of LGBTQ Youth in Maine
An overview regarding the rights that LGBTQ youth have in Maine in schools, the child welfare system, the juvenile justice system, as well as a list of youth-related resources.
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Maine Joint Adoption Practice and Procedure in Light of Adoption of M.A.: Second Parent Adoption
This document is intended to assist members of the public who are considering joint adoption when a child is already a member of the family.
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ME: Overview of Legal Issues for Lesbians, Gay Men, Bisexuals, and Transgender People
An overview of anti-discrimination law, family law, hate crimes, and students' rights for LGBT people in Maine.
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Marriage in Maine
This publication lays out the process for getting married in Maine, what to do if you are already in a legal relationship, some things to consider before making the decision to marry, what protections and responsibilities Maine provides to married couples, how your marriage will be respected and several areas that are affected by marriage.
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Top 10 Things You Should Know About DOMA and the U.S. Supreme Court
During its 2012-2013 session, the U.S. Supreme court will likely hear a case challenging the constitutionality of Section 3 of DOMA. Here are a few key things to know while we wait.
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Transgender Rights in Maine: Progress in Action
A discussion of the progress made and the progress that needs to made in respect to transgender rights in Maine.
- Comparison of New England Anti-Bullying Laws
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Maine Resource List
A streamlined list of GLAD's primary referrals to LGBTQ and HIV support services and organizations within Maine, grouped by the type of services provided. Areas include: civil rights, general legal services, HIV/AIDS, other health/disability, domestic violence/sexual assault, youth/schools, transgender and religion.
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ME: Overview of Legal Issues for People with HIV
An overview of anti-discrimination law, testing & privacy laws, and other laws related to people who are living with HIV/AIDS in Maine.
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Domestic Partnership Benefits Overview
An overview of the rights accorded to those who are in domestic partnerships.
- Maine CDC Letter to Municipal Clerks Re An Act To Allow Marriage Licenses for Same-sex Couples