Judges in child custody cases often do not consider social science research that shows gay and lesbian parents to be as fit as heterosexual ones, says a new study from Philadelphia’s Drexel University.
This results, say researchers Emily Haney-Caron and Kirk Heilbrun, in decisions that discriminate based on sexual orientation, and do not always consider what is best for the children involved.
“By allowing the research to influence legal decision-making in this area, our society can help ensure that the best interest of the children whose custody is at issue will be served,” Haney-Caron, a graduate student in Drexel’s joint psychology and law program, said in a press release.
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