If your friend encounters trouble achieving a workable solution with Nina regarding co-parenting, he should contact Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of LGBT people.ĭear Abby: I am dating an awesome man who happens to be married. His financial responsibility will last until the boy is no longer a minor. Gay or straight, Steve will always be that child’s father.
Steve’s moral responsibility to his son will last forever. In either of those scenarios, the baby must be raised with love and consistency, whether the parents are coupled or not. If Steve were straight and found another woman, or fell out of love with Nina, it would affect the relationship in much the same way as his realization that he is gay. That said, gay men can be great parents, and the focus should be on successful co-parenting of the child.
It was reckless of Steve to have had unprotected sex with Nina under these circumstances. Expect her to be hurt and furious when she gets the news. Dear Concerned: This will have to be handled delicately because Nina may be clueless about Steve’s sexual orientation.
