In 2016, a New York family court guaranteed married lesbian couples the right to participate in second-parent adoptions. What does this mean?
a. One parent adopts a child and the partner applies to be second or co-parent.
b. Adopted children can have two sets of parents: birth parents and adoptive parents.
c. Lesbian couples can apply to have a man legally serve as father to their adopted child.
d. Children are able to choose if they want one or two adoptive parents, regardless of the parent's sexual orientation.
Answer: a. One parent adopts a child and the partner applies to be second or co-parent.
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