Unequal Treatment in Paternity Law: Families Without a Cis Man Face Difficulties
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German paternity law disadvantages families without a cis man, particularly lesbian and non-binary couples. Only the birthing person is automatically recognized as the legal mother, while the non-birthing parent must undergo a subsequent stepchild adoption. This creates legal uncertainty and is perceived as discrimination.
Source: taz.de
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