A. H. v. W. R. L.

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

JUSTICE CUNNINGHAM

Beginning in 2005, Amy and Melissa1 were in a committed same-sex relationship *373with ■ each other. Soon thereafter, they decided to have a child together. The couple resorted to artificial insemination.The procedure was successful. Melissa became pregnant and, on September 29, 2006, gave birth to Laura.2 Amy was present for Laura’s birth. Laura was given Amy’s surname. Amy was intimately involved in all aspects of Laura’s life.

The couple and Laura lived together as a family in Cincinnati, Ohio, until Melissa and Amy separated in February 2011. Although…