by United Families International | Dec 15, 2009 | Civil Unions, Marriage, UFI Blog
Beginning January 1st the Austrian government will recognize same-sex civil unions. Austria’s parliament passed the new legislation permitting homosexual couples to enter into formal civil unions last week with a 110-64 vote. Under the legislation, same-sex partners...
by United Families International | Dec 9, 2009 | Civil Unions, Marriage, Same-Sex Attraction, Same-Sex Marriage, UFI Blog
Here at United Families International we do our best to keep you up-to-date on policy issues around the world that affect the family. Here is a quick round-up of current developments in same-sex marriage and civil unions around the world. Argentina: Argentina’s...
by United Families International | Dec 2, 2009 | Civil Unions, Parental Rights, Same-Sex Marriage, UFI Blog
A Vermont judge has ruled to give full custody of a seven year-old girl to her non-biological, lesbian mother in the state’s first same-sex custody battle. The child, Isabella, was conceived by Lisa Miller during her one year civil union to Janet Jenkins. When the...
by United Families International | Nov 26, 2009 | Civil Unions, Same-Sex Attraction, UFI Blog
Beginning in 2010, traditionally conservative Austria will provide state recognition to same-sex civil unions. The new legislation was approved last week in a compromise between the two leading parties and provides same-sex couples with most of the rights of married...