Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships 562 - Polyamory in a Red State with Stacey McLarty
Jan 13, 2026
In this engaging discussion, Texas attorney Stacey McLarty shares her insights on navigating non-monogamy in conservative environments. She highlights the importance of inclusive legal representation for non-traditional families and warns about the risks of adultery claims in divorce cases. Stacey offers valuable practical legal tools, such as medical POAs and written agreements, to protect polyamorous relationships. She also shares how to find community in Texas and emphasizes the need for self-care among advocates working in hostile political landscapes.
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Intersectional Risk In Red States
- Being polyamorous in a red state is harder mainly when combined with other marginalized identities like queer or trans.
- Non-monogamy alone can thrive, but overlapping stigmatized identities increase risk and hostility.
Why Stacey Focused Her Practice
- Stacey describes choosing to serve non-monogamous clients after recognizing her privilege and support network.
- She leveraged acceptance from family and community to openly center her legal practice on non-traditional relationships.
Legal Gap For Nontraditional Families
- There is a surprising scarcity of lawyers who understand non-monogamous realities.
- Clients benefit from attorneys who know the right questions and approach with respect rather than judgment.