A lesbian woman and her partner have a daughter after undergoing infertility treatment and artificial insemination. The lesbian's long-term partner wishes to be recognized as a parent as well for this child. How can this be accomplished?
1. Being recognized as a legal parent of this child is not possible in the United States.
2. The partner can apply for a second-parent adoption.
3. Being recognized as a legal parent is possible once the child turns 1 year old.
4. The partner can put herself down on the birth certificate in the United States.
2. The partner can apply for a second-parent adoption.
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