See also, e.g., CHILDREN OF HOMOSEXUAL PARENTS; GAY PARENTS; LESBIAN COUPLES

They're keeping her son [Emma Blackburn moves to Halifax from Oregon, temporarily leaving son with friend in Montana; now friend has temporary custody; etc.].
P125 (v16n8)(Dec. 9, 1998): 23 (21cm.)

Custody battle [Helen, a "well-known Edmonton woman" who bartends at the Secrets Bar and Grill, is in custody battle against her family for her eight-year-old daughter; accused of having undesirable lifestyle; defense fund established by "outraged members of Edmonton's lesbian and gay community"].
P139 (v18n6)(Sept. 13, 2000): 10 (17cm.)