Effects of The Decision
The Kowalski decision was viewed as a victory for gay rights by the gay community. A film, Lifetime Commitment: A Portrait of Karen Thompson, a play, and several books have been written about the case and its place in the overall gay rights movement. The case also highlighted the importance of durable power of attorney forms for homosexual couples wishing to name one another guardians in similar situations.
Read more about this topic: In Re Guardianship Of Kowalski
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