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Be­ing trans­gen­der

If you are transgender or the parent of a transgender, you can learn more about the specific rules that may impact transgender individuals in family formation here.

As­sisted re­pro­duction

Assisted reproduction is commonly referred to as fertility treatment. You may be entitled to several forms of assisted reproduction, depending on what you need. In some cases, you will not be eligible for assisted reproduction.

Pa­ren­tage

You can become the legal parent of your child by being registered before or after the child's birth or by adopting at a later date. It is important to understand that you only have some rights and obligations if you have parental authority.

Na­mes

You or your child can take a new name based on gender identity. There are specific rules regarding what you can name your child, who can assign the child’s middle or surname, and how, as a social parent, you can pass on your middle or surname to the child.