LGBT Rights

Jacksonville, Florida, LGBT Rights Attorney

There are many lawyers who simply don't understand the rights of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) people. At Carrington Madison Mead, Esq., you will meet attorney Rusty Mead — a lawyer who knows your rights and who will relentlessly protect you.

Contact us to discuss your individual legal needs with a trusted client advocate at the LGBT rights law office of Carrington Madison Mead, Esq. in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Family Law

From comprehensive estate planning, to binding domestic partnership agreements, to the division of property in the event of separation, we will work diligently to make sure your rights and best interests are fully protected.

In addition, gays and lesbians often face challenges to their rights as parents—whether of adopted children or birth children. If you need legal representation to maintain your rights as a parent, we can help.

Estate Planning

Gays and lesbians need to take special care in estate planning in order to protect themselves, their partners, and their children. Depending on your needs, we will prepare documents such as a simple will, domestic partnership agreement, parenting agreement, pour-over trust, health care surrogacy, donor-recipient agreement, pre-need guardianship (so partners have a right to care for each other), and a durable power of attorney (so that one partner can act on behalf of the other when necessary).

Adoption

While Florida does not allow gays and lesbians to adopt children, Florida does recognize adoptions from other states. We can answer your questions about adoption and about how to gain recognition of an out-of-state adoption.

If you are exploring alternative family formation options, such as assisted reproductive technology, we are readily able to assist you in your quest to build a family.

Military Discharge Issues

Are you being discharged from the military because of sexual orientation? It is important for your future that you have an honorable discharge. As a third-generation sailor and disabled US Navy veteran, attorney Carrington (Rusty) Madison Mead has the understanding and legal knowledge to help you.

Name Changes

If you or your partner would like to change your last name to recognize your commitment to one another, we can help.

If you are transgender, we can help you change your legal name and your gender on your birth certificate so that it more accurately reflects who you are.

Real Estate and Business Law

Our LGBT rights law firm also handles real estate matters and small business startups. Whatever your legal concerns, you need an attorney who is sensitive to your needs and respects your rights.

For committed advocacy from an experienced gay and lesbian rights lawyer, contact the law office of Carrington Madison Mead, Esq.

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