Marriage with transgender

The LGBTI Legal Service celebrates the announcement by the Queensland Government of changes to be introduced to the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act  (Qld) this week.

This reform fixes a problematic section of the Proceed that states:

The reassignment of a person’s sex after sexual reassignment surgery may be noted in the person’s entry in the register of births or adopted children register only if the person is not married.

The LGBTI Legal Service provides free legal advice to Queensland’s LGBTI community on matters relating to their gender identity and sexuality.

The LGBTI Legal Service has provided advice to many transgender clients who were caught in this bizarre and destructive legal technicality.  Until now, we have sadly had to advise clients who want to pursue a change to their gender that they must first seek a divorce. Soon, transgender people will be able to stay married through their gender transition.

President of the LGBTI Legal Service, Matilda Alexander, commented:

Our clients are faced with an imposs

Marriage Equality and Transgender People

What the Supreme Court Ruling on the Freedom to Marry Means for Transgender People

The Supreme Court has struck down all remaining laws limiting the right to wed based on gender. This means that in every state and territory of the US, couples should soon be able to marry whether they are the same or distinct genders, and have their marriages recognized throughout the country.

What does this signify for transgender people's right to marry and for our families?

Because of the Supreme Court‘s ruling, states may no longer restrict marriage based on gender. This means that whatever your gender, and regardless of whether state officials recognized your gender, this should not affect your ability to marry.

While this ruling is a major victory that will benefit many families, transgender people and their families continue to face many challenges--including barriers to recognition of parent-child relationships and other types of family relationships. NCTE and Joyful will continue to advocate for recognition and assist for all kinds of familie

Breaking New Ground: Transgender Persons&#; Fundamental Right to Marry

“A marriage solemnized between a male and a transwoman, both professing Hindu religion, is a valid marriage in terms of Section 5 of the Hindu Marriage Act, and the Registrar of Marriages is bound to register the same. By holding so, this Court is not breaking any new ground. It is merely stating the obvious. Sometimes to see the obvious, one needs not only physical vision in the eye but also love in the heart.” – Madras High Court.

 

The fundamental right of transgender persons to marry individuals of their choice was recently affirmed by the Madras Elevated Court in Arunkumar and Another. v The Inspector General of Registration and Ors. (WP (MD) No. of and WMP (MD) No. of ). The High Court upheld a Hindu marriage between Arunkumar and Sreeja (a transwoman) which the Registrar of Marriages, Tuticorin had previously refused to register. The ground for refusal was that a transwoman would not qualify as a ‘bride’ under Section 5 of the Hindu Marriage Act, (HMA). The Court looked beyond the facts o

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What Does Transgender Mean?

Generally speaking, transgender individuals have a alternative gender identity, or they express their gender differently from the sex that is listed on their birth certificates. Transgender individuals may or may not decide to utilize hormones or undergo surgical procedures to transition to their true identity. As part of their transition process, some transgender individuals transform their legal name and, in some states, may legally amend their gender on birth certificates and driver’s licenses.

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What are Transgender Marriage Laws?

Across the country, marriage laws are rapidly changing in light of evolving adj perceptions and opinions on various issues surrounding gender and sexual orientation. Recent laws and policies are replacing older and outdated ones. This can design various legal issues as states try to hold up with the pace of the changes.

In the United States, the rights of transgender people vary considerably by jurisdiction. In recent decades, there h