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Colorado Court Allows Three Mothers on Birth Certificates: A Legal Milestone

In a groundbreaking decision, a Colorado judge has permitted three sisters to be listed as mothers on the birth certificates of their adopted foster children, acknowledging their equal rights and responsibilities. While attorneys have advised against an appeal, the registration process has faced issues due to the complexities of electronic and paper systems. So far, two children have been registered, with expectations for more. This case highlights the need for exception handling procedures as family structures evolve. Stakeholders are urged to work closely with legal teams to navigate these unique situations effectively.

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Colorado Court Allows Three Mothers on Birth Certificates: A Legal Milestone

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  1. Registering Multiple Mothers Ron Hyman Colorado

  2. Background • Three sisters adopting foster kids • Desire to share equal rights/responsibilities • Judge agreed and issued order to list three mothers on birth certificate • Attorneys advise against appeal • Two kids registered so far • more expected.

  3. Registration Issues • Exception handling procedure • Paper record created • Adapted from standard record • Cost prohibitive to change EBRS • Marker in electronic system pointing to paper issuance only • No local issuance, state only

  4. Other Issues • Inter-jurisdictional Exchange • EVVE / STEVE • User agencies • Verification – manual, frequent • Eventual death certificate

  5. Lessons Learned • Have an exception handling process • New and unexpected combinations of folks are going to happen • Work with your legal staff so they understand the repercussions of unusual cases.

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