11.   These studies are often cited in custody disputes involving gay or lesbian parents, and drawn upon by lawyers arguing briefs for same-sex marriage and gay adoption.

12.   A number of regional governments have recognized conjugal rights for homosexuals while the northern province of Navarra now allows gay adoptions.

13.   A number of regional governments have recognized conjugal rights for homosexuals, and the northern province of Navarra now allows gay adoptions.

14.   Legislation needed to implement an international treaty on foreign adoptions passed the House on Tuesday after months of gridlock over whether it would allow gay adoptions.

15.   Only Florida has a law forbidding gay adoptions.

16.   Several countries, such as China, Romania and Bulgaria, prohibit gay adoptions.

17.   The measure had hit a snag in recent months as lawmakers debated whether it would allow gay adoptions.