Gay couples with children got some good news last week when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled same-sex marriage is allowed in Florida starting January 6th.

Kari and Debbie Chin are mothers. They formed their bond around the desire to be moms.

"We’re going to do everything we can to have children,” Debbie Chin said.

Wanting a child of their own brought their 10-year relationship out of a dark closet.

"The reason we came out is because we wanted children,” Kari Chin said.

Becoming a mother was the greatest day of both of their lives.

"I was gasping for joy and crying,” said Kari Chin.

But the reality is, the birth certificate for their daughter Eliada only has one name on it. Debbie gave birth to Ellie so legally she’s her mother, not Kari.

Their marriage was not recognized in Florida when Ellie was born.

"I do remember clearly the birth certificate lady coming in, filling it out, Debbie even trying to get me on and it was a no,” said Kari.

“She was a legal stranger to our daughter,” said Debbie.

But the rules changed last week. Debbie and Kari’s marriage in Massachusetts will be acknowledged in Florida starting Jan. 6.

Kari will give birth to their second child a month later.

"To automatically be recognized and for our child to have those protections,” said Debbie.

Nadine Smith, the Executive Director from Equality Florida, said as soon as Kari has the baby Debbie should be added to the birth certificate.

"When the stay is lifted, the state has to treat married same-sex couples the same as other married couples including putting both parents on the birth certificate," Smith said in a statement to Bay News 9.

That gives Debbie and Kari hope, a belief that the life they always dreamed about is closer to reality.

Bay News 9 did contact Attorney General Pam Bondi to make sure the birth certificate change will also take effect Jan. 6. No one responded to our multiple requests.

Kari said she will still have to eventually file for a second parent adoption for their daughter Eliada.