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State rep.’s constitutional challenge to same-sex marriage fails
The question of whether the U. S. Constitution’s guarantee of equal protection under the law applies to same-sex marriage has been a thorny one.
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Maryland AG urges SCOTUS to reject bans on same-sex marriage
In a matter of weeks, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral arguments in a series of consolidated cases addressing the constitutionali...
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Same-sex marriage (and divorce) now legal in all 50 state
Last week, the U. S. Supreme Court handed down a historic decision that makes same sex marriage — and divorce — legal in all 50 states.
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Same-sex marriage (and divorce) now legal in all 50 states
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Are same-sex couples protected by domestic violence laws?
Do other areas of the law need to catch up to the constitutional right to gay marriage? A recent article exposed a deficiency regarding domestic viole...
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From domestic partnership to gay marriage: a rocky transition?
Gay marriage may now be a constitutional right, but same-sex couples may still encounter obstacles at the state level.
Child Custody & Support
Is adoption a prerequisite to obtaining legal child custody?
Are the rules of child custody changing? A recent decision warrants a closer look.
Family Law
Is adoption still a challenge for same-sex couples?
Although same-sex couples may now have a right to marry, there are family law issues that continue to present challenges to unmarried couples with chi...
Trusts & Estates
How marriage rights will impact same-sex family planning
The U. S. Supreme Court’s decision in *Obergefell v.
Trusts & Estates
Can a family law firm help unmarried, cohabitating parents?
According to a recent report, the number of unmarried parents who are living together and raising their children has increased in the last decade.
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Recent opinion will impact same-sex divorce filings
Is it easy to file for a divorce in Maryland? Then answer is not as simple as readers might imagine.
Divorce
Do prenuptial agreements safeguard against state divorce laws?
Marriage and divorce have long been a jurisdictional matter for the states. In the wake of the U. S.
Trusts & Estates
Tips for broaching the issue of a prenuptial agreement
Discussing a prenuptial agreement may not be as romantic as planning the honeymoon vacation, but this type of contract may prove to be an investment i...
Child Custody & Support
Unwed parents often struggle with child custody issues
When discussing familial relationships and family structure, many modern-day references still use the outdated context of a man and woman who are marr...
Divorce
Study sheds light on same-sex marriage and divorce trends
The right to marry is one that many individuals in heterosexual relationships take for granted.
Family Law
Same-sex couples and domestic violence
In recent years, societal views related to gay, lesbian and bisexual individuals and same-sex relationships have changed significantly.
Divorce
Poll shows 55 percent of Americans support gay marriage
Within the last decade, there has been great progress made with regard to gay rights. Today, gay and lesbian couples can legally marry in 19 states.
Divorce
Gay rights pioneer within Episcopal Church to divorce
While gay and lesbian men and women would likely contend there’s still a long way to go, during the last decade, much progress has been made with rega...
Child Custody & Support
Same-sex couples face discrimination in child custody matters
In the last decade, gay and lesbian individuals have gained many civil rights. Among these is the right to marry in some states, including Maryland.
Divorce
Sochi commentor Weir announces impending divorce from husband
Maryland residents who tuned in to watch the figure skating competitions at the recent Sochi Olympics likely recall seeing commentator Johnny Weir.
Divorce
Same sex couples seeking divorce need financial facts
For any couple heading toward divorce, it may be a time of uncertainty.
Divorce
Same-sex couples face unique challenges in divorce
When a couple decides to separate, there are typically many decisions to be made.
Child Custody & Support
Same-sex marriage and child custody issues
Since the passage of The Civil Marriage Protection Act in 2012, the marriages of same-sex couples in Maryland have been legally recognized.
Divorce
Same-sex couples face unique challenges when it comes to divorce
The divorce process isn’t necessarily easy on any couple.
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Couples face obstacles with same-sex divorce
The right to marry has been celebrated by same sex couples as more states recognize their unions.
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DOMA overturned, could help those in a Maryland same-sex divorce
This week saw a huge legal victory for proponents of same-sex marriage after the United States Supreme Court struck down the federal Defense of Marria...
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Maryland same-sex divorce: Supreme Court considers DOMA legality
We’ve posted before about the difficulties that crop up for same-sex couples seeking divorce after marrying in states like Maryland, that recognize th...
Divorce
Same-sex divorce increasing in Maryland, across the nation
Whenever a heterosexual couple decides that their marriage is over, there is little doubt that a legal divorce will be the ultimate result.
Child Custody & Support
Important ruling for same-sex couples disputing child custody
The Supreme Court of another state has entered a judgment in a same-sex child custody dispute that will likely have impact all across the nation, incl...
Divorce
Same-sex divorce can be harder to obtain outside of Maryland
With more states across the country approving same-sex marriage, questions are being raised as to how to handle the resulting issue of same-sex divorc...
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Same-sex marriage legal in Maryland, as is same-sex divorce
Same-sex couples and their supporters in Maryland are likely excited that state voters recently legalized same-sex marriage.
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Rock star joins in fight to uphold same-sex divorce in Maryland
It can be easy for people to take certain rights for granted.
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Some states struggle with same-sex divorce issues
Many states across the U. S.
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Same-sex divorce barred due to reported polygamy
Same-sex couples often face a unique set of challenges when it comes to family law issues.
Divorce
Varying laws for same-sex divorce cause ex-couples financial pain
Due to the divided and varying federal and state laws regarding same-sex marriage and divorce, some couples are currently finding themselves in a much...
Divorce
Update: Same-sex divorce granted for Maryland couple
This blog previously detailed a post about a same-sex Maryland couple that has been trying to divorce one another for about two years.
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Same-sex divorce denied for Maryland same-sex couple
“We were told that because of the unnatural circumstances of our divorce, we would get a ruling by mail.
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