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Marriage and Living Together http://family.findlaw.com/marriage/ Source: Findlaw Links to legal information about marriage and living together. Includes links to information on marriage in general, pre-marital agreements, domestic partnerships, joint property -- financial aspects, other agreements, common law marriage, gay and lesbian issues, domestic violence, state specific and jurisdictional resources and international issues. full description	Where can I find information about all aspects of marriage? Where can I find legal information about living with someone? What are pre-marital agreements and do I need one? What is a domestic partnership? How do we manage our property and money, if we live together? Where can I find a history of same-sex marriage? What s domestic violence? Where can I find information on domestic violence?
Gay Parenting Rights http://www.wflr.com/consumer_gay_parenting.htm Source: Washington Family Law Reporter Information and Links about issues facing gay parents. full description	Where can I find resources on gay and lesbian parenting?
Lesbian and Gay Couples http://www.nolo.com/resource.cfm/catID/64C2C325-5D Source: Nolo Links to articles about laws important to lesbian and gay couples. Includes information on some of the key issues affecting same-sex couples, including marriage and domestic partnership laws, moving in together, parenting and property rights. full description	Where can I find a history of the laws on same-sex marriage? If it were legal, should I get married? What are the benefits of domestic partnerships? Can I get a domestic partnership in Washington? What if a landlord won't rent to me or tries to evict me become of my sexual orientation? Who owns what if we are not married? How can I ensure that my partner will be able to make medical and financial decisions for me if I am not able to? What are my rights as a lesbian or gay parent? What can I do if my adoption was not legally recognized? Can I claim my dependant partner on my tax return? Can I sponsor my gay lover for a green card? How do I attain guardianship to defeat a custody battle? How do I get fair visitation rights? How do I protect my visitation rights?
Can You Adopt? http://www.hrc.org/Content/ContentGroups/Issues1/P Source: Human Rights Campaign Advice for gays and lesbians who are interested in adopting children. Washington is listed as one of many states that allow such adoptions. full description	What is Washington state's policy on adoption by gay or lesbian parents? Who is allowed to adopt a child? How can gays and lesbians adopt children?