In the Matter of the Application of Alison D.

Full Case Title: In the Matter of the Application of Alison D., 572 N.E.2d 27 (NY 1991)

Description: Determined the parental rights of a non-biological lesbian co-parent after she and the biological co-parent are no longer partners.

Year: 1991

Legal Momentum's Role: Contributed Amicus Brief

Brief:

In the Matter of the Application of Alison D. Amicus Brief (PDF)

Legal Momentum submitted an amicus brief to New York State’s highest court in this case, arguing that non-biological lesbian co-parent should have standing to seek visitation after the adults separate. Unfortunately, the court decided that the non-biological parent does not have standing to seek visitation.