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Family

Nov. 6, 2001

Ruling Threatens Rights Of Some Gay Parents

LOS ANGELES - A creative twist in California adoption law enabled Mary Newcombe, who is gay and unmarried, to adopt her first child. But after an appellate court deemed that twist illegal late last month, Newcombe's parental rights, and those of thousands of parents like her, are threatened.

By Amy Tatko
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        LOS ANGELES - A creative twist in California adoption law enabled Mary Newcombe, who is gay and unmarried, to adopt her first child.
        But after an appellate court deemed that twist illegal late last month, Newcombe's parental r...

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