Same-sex marriage is now legal in Taiwan.
In a first for Asia, Taiwan’s Legislature voted overwhelmingly May 17 to legalize same-sex marriages and allow same-sex couples to adopt each other’s biological children, inherit each other’s assets and make medical decisions for each other.
“I feel more reassured, secure and protected,” Xiao said. She and Huang had long feared that if anything happened to Huang, Xiao would not be recognized as the children’s other parent.Also getting some peace of mind is Taiwanese-American Jay Lin, 45, and his partner, Jona Chen. Lin is the founder of GagaOOlala, Asia's first and largest LGBTQ entertainment streaming platform. He often travels, so Chen is the main caretaker of their twins, who will turn 3 in June.
“He’s the one who quit his job to take care of the kids full-time,” Lin said of Chen. “Not that we needed a piece of paper to prove that we are one family, but that legal recognition gives us that added security, not just for him, but for me as well. If something happened to me, he knows what type of education, future we want for our kids. … And if major medical decisions need to be made when I’m not here, he can be the one to sign the papers without delay.
But not everyone is celebrating. Opponents to legalization had argued it would harm traditional marriage and family values and confuse young people, leading them to experiment with homosexuality.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
In a first for Asia, Taiwan legalises gay marriageBut gay couples will not be entirely equal
Weiterlesen »
Same-Sex Couples in Taiwan Tie the Knot—a First in AsiaHundreds of gay and lesbian couples registered for a legal union on the first day that Taiwan’s same-sex marriage bill came into effect. Parliament passed the law last week, becoming the first in Asia to legalize same-sex unions.
Weiterlesen »
Still fiercely-divided, Taiwan celebrates the first same-sex weddings in AsiaBeaming in the bright sunshine, Amber Wang took the hand of her new wife, Kristin Huang, on the steps of the Xinyi District office in Taipei, Friday, making history as one of the first same-sex couples to marry in Asia.
Weiterlesen »
Taiwan approves same-sex marriage in a first for AsiaTaiwan has become the first place in Asia to let same-sex couples marry with most of the same civil code benefits that male-female couples get.
Weiterlesen »
First In Asia: Marriage Equality Comes To TaiwanJust days after Taiwan's legislature passed a bill legalizing same-sex marriage for the 1st time anywhere in Asia, the tiny island nation is about to register the 1st gay and lesbian weddings in its history
Weiterlesen »
Taiwan approves same-sex marriage in first for AsiaTaiwan's parliament legalised same-sex marriage on Friday in a landmark first for Asia as the government survived a last-minute attempt by conservatives to pass watered-down legislation. Lawmakers comfortably passed a bill allowing same-sex couples to form 'exclusive permanent unions'
Weiterlesen »
Taiwan becomes first in Asia to legalize same-sex marriageTaiwan’s legislature voted Friday to legalize same-sex marriage, a first in Asia and a boost for LGBT rights activists who had championed the cause for two...
Weiterlesen »
Taiwan Approves Same-Sex Marriage in First for AsiaTaiwan’s legislature approved Asia’s first same-sex marriage law, reinforcing the island’s reputation as a tolerant democracy despite a turbulent public debate that exposed social divisions about gay rights.
Weiterlesen »
Same-sex couples start registering marriages in TaiwanTAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Hundreds of same-sex couples in Taiwan are rushing to get married on the first day a landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage takes effect. One household...
Weiterlesen »
Same-sex couples start registering marriages in TaiwanHundreds of same-sex couples in Taiwan rush to get married on first day landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage takes effect.
Weiterlesen »