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How to Get Divorced in States Banning Same-Sex Unions
If you want to divorce a same-sex partner in a state that bans same-sex unions and divorces, it depends on where you were married. All divorces require the intervention of a court of law where a judge [more…]
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What Are DOMA's Effects on LGBT Couples?
The federal DOMA (Defense of marriage Act) remains the law of the land. Although the Obama administration believes DOMA to be unconstitutional, and his Justice Department recently asked the Supreme Court [more…]
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Important Legal Documents Every Same-Sex Couple Needs
Especially when a gay or lesbian couple is ready to move in together, make a major purchase or have a child, some essential supporting documents are necessary to establish a legal relationship where none [more…]
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Legal Limbo Created by State Laws Regarding Same-Sex Marriage and Divorce
As long as states refuse to grant divorces to LGBT couples, gay men and lesbians who were married or entered into a civil union in a legal equality state will continue to be mired in a legal limbo. This [more…]
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The Importance of Advance Directives for LBGT Folks
The term advance directives describes certain legal documents that let you state in writing — before you become injured or ill — your wishes as to who you want to make medical and financial decision for [more…]
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Ten Ways the Law Harms the LGBT Community
Gays and lesbians face many legal hurdles in their daily lives. Knowing how the law hurts you is important because you can then take action to effect change. Here are ten ways the law hurts same-sex couples [more…]
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Protect Your Relationship with LGBT Wills, Trusts, and Deeds
A good estate plan allows you to arrange, in advance, for the easy and uncomplicated transfer of your property to your family of choice after your death. To make an estate plan that functions to protect [more…]
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How to Designate Your Same-Sex Partner as Beneficiary
DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act) blocks an LGBT partner’s right to collect his or her deceased partner’s Social Security benefits as well as other federally regulated pension and retirement funds. When a [more…]
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Federal Income Tax Filing Options for LGBT Couples
Same-sex couples who are legally married, in a civil union, or in a registered domestic partnership must treat federal and state tax returns differently. Because the Internal Revenue Service [more…]
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Why Dissolving a Legal LGBT Relationship Is Unclear
The federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) defines marriage as a union of a man and a woman for federal purposes. But DOMA also expressly gives states the right to [more…]
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Does DOMA Prevent Pension Benefits for Surviving Same-Sex Spouses?
Because of DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act), employers can disregard the rights of an LGBT employee’s partner as a legitimate beneficiary of his or her employee’s pension funds. The federal definition of [more…]
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Why Some LGBT Couples Refuse to Lie on Federal Tax Forms
The IRS compels LGBT married couples to lie about their marital status on their federal income tax return forms. But as more and more states allow same-sex marriages, there is increasing tension between [more…]
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Same-Sex Legal Kit For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Because the federal and most state governments don't recognize legal same-sex relationships, gay and lesbian partners face unique legal and financial challenges when it comes to doing things that most [more…]
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