I feel compelled to join this group, as my labmates and I have been
having these types of discussions for years!

I, too, am interested in the response to this question, particularly
for women candidates. While it is technically illegal for committe
members to broach this subject, I find it hard to believe that they
would not consider a person's family situation during a search (even
if it is done silently by each individual), especially at a R-1
university. That is not to say that you would be discriminated
against, but I think that it is pretty difficult to say whether your
family situation plays a role in hiring decisions.

A practical question for you all...If you are not obviously pregnant,
but you have a family, do you stay 100% silent about it at an
interview? Only bring it up if it appears that the department/certain
individuals might be amenable to it (i.e. untenured faculty with young
kids)? Or do you try to bring it up so that it isn't a big secret?
That is, by addressing it, you verify that it is not a big deal that
you have a family, you are dedicated to your profession, etc?

cheers,
Leah