By: Jess L. Morgan
At Digby Family Law, we’re proud to support and stand with the LGBTQIA+ community—not just during Pride Month, but all year long. In Tennessee, LGBTQIA+ individuals and families continue to face unique legal challenges, despite hard-fought federal wins on marriage equality. From parentage to inheritance to healthcare decisions, many rights are still governed by state laws that don’t always recognize or protect LGBTQIA+ relationships, families, or identities.
Whether you are married or planning to be, building a family, managing assets, or preparing for the future, now is the time to take proactive steps to protect your rights and those you love. At Digby Family Law, PLC, we are proud to support the LGBTQIA+ community with affirming, informed, and comprehensive legal services, including in-house marriage ceremonies, customized estate planning, and second-parent adoptions.
Here’s why working with an experienced family law attorney in Tennessee can make a meaningful difference in your life:
Establishing and Protecting Parental Rights
In Tennessee, both parents are not always automatically recognized under the law, particularly for same-sex couples who build families through adoption, surrogacy, or assisted reproduction. Without clear legal steps, a non-biological or non-gestational parent may find themselves without enforceable rights in the eyes of the court.
What you can do: Attorney Jess L. Morgan has placed a particular emphasis on second-parent adoptions and LGBTQIA+ parentage work, helping clients solidify their legal connection to their children. We can assist with confirmatory adoptions, parentage orders, and pre-birth planning to ensure your family is protected.
Planning for the Future: Wills, Powers of Attorney, and More
Tennessee’s intestacy laws do not automatically protect your partner or chosen family if you pass away without a will—particularly if you’re not legally married or your relationship is not acknowledged by biological family members.
What you can do: Attorney Grace P. Anderson prepares custom Last Wills and Testaments, advance healthcare directives, and durable powers of attorney tailored to your individual needs. These legal tools can ensure your wishes are honored, your partner is empowered, and your estate is handled exactly as you intend.
Marriage and Prenuptial Planning with Dignity and Detail
Even though same-sex marriage is legally recognized, LGBTQIA+ couples still face unique concerns when entering a legal union, especially regarding property, debt, prior relationships, or children from previous partnerships.
What you can do: At Digby Family Law, we are proud to offer in-house legal marriage ceremonies for clients seeking a private, affirming, and legally binding celebration of their commitment. Attorney Lindsey C. Davis also prepares individualized prenuptial agreements that reflect the real circumstances and priorities of LGBTQIA+ couples, offering peace of mind before marriage begins.
Divorce and Custody Solutions that Understand Your Story
Divorce can be complex for any couple—but LGBTQIA+ individuals often face additional hurdles related to asset division, custody, or a lack of recognition for the full length of a pre-marital relationship.
What you can do: Our attorneys have experience in handling same-sex divorce and the complexities that can arise around equitable distribution, parenting time, and support. Managing Partner, Sarah Digby, brings her experience as both an attorney and trained Rule 31 mediator to craft creative, client-centered resolutions in LGBTQIA+ custody and divorce matters that prioritize dignity and long-term stability.
Don’t Wait—Legal Protections Matter More Than Ever
The political landscape continues to evolve, and LGBTQIA+ rights are being debated at state and national levels. Courts generally uphold existing legal documents, so it is wise to act now to put strong, protective agreements in place while the law remains favorable.
Our commitment to serving the LGBTQIA+ community isn’t just something we say—it’s something we do every day. At Digby Family Law, PLC, we are proud to walk alongside LGBTQIA+ individuals and families throughout Tennessee. Whether you are planning a wedding, growing your family, protecting your assets, or navigating a separation, we are here to offer clear legal advice, judgment-free support, and inclusive solutions.
Contact us today to schedule a confidential consultation and start building a more secure future.