While CNN may not be a legal resource the following article quotes some very wise legal scholars:
http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/11/politics/trump-victory-lgbt-concerns/
About Adoption:
“Gay and lesbian parents are worried that their parental rights could be in jeopardy, especially for the non-biological parent. Even if that person’s name is on the child’s birth certificate, experts say it’s best to adopt the child… Court judgments are recognized from state to state as a constitutional rule so even if federal law changes you’re a parent of the child,”
About Marriage:
“While Trump does not have the right to unilaterally scrap marriage equality, he has the power to appoint Supreme Court justices who could…
But it would take a long time for the court to repeal marriage equality — if they decide to”
But it would take a long time for the court to repeal marriage equality — if they decide to”
To read the entire article, click the following link: http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/11/politics/trump-victory-lgbt-concerns/