In 2008, Lauren Beth Czekala-Chatham traveled with her then-partner from their home in Mississippi to San Francisco, a few months after gay marriage became legal in California. They’d been together for about a year and a half before they decided to get married. After the ceremony, they went back to Mississippi, where they lived together.…
Same Sex Family Law
Change in Federal Regulations After DOMA is Partially Struck Down
On June 26, 2013, the Supreme Court issued its opinion in United States v. Windsor, in which it reviewed, and ultimately struck down, Section 3 of DOMA. Section 3 of DOMA stated: ‘‘In determining the meaning of any Act of Congress, or of any ruling, regulation, or interpretation of the various administrative bureaus and agencies…
Same-sex Marriage Updates
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that legally married same-sex couples should get the same federal benefits as heterosexual couples. The court invalidated a provision of the federal Defense of Marriage Act that has prevented married gay couples from receiving a range of tax, health and retirement benefits that are generally available to married people. The…
Same Sex Divorce and Continuing Problems with DOMA
On June 26, 2013, the Supreme Court issued its opinion in United States v. Windsor, which declared Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (commonly known as DOMA) unconstitutional. What many people don’t realize is the Supreme Court did not review or rule on Section 2 of DOMA in United States v. Windsor, and…
Same Sex Prenuptial Agreements
Massachusetts is one of twelve of states, along with the District of Columbia, which recognize same-sex marriage. Since 2004, same sex couples have had the right to marry in Massachusetts. Like their opposite-sex counterparts, same-sex couples can enter into a prenuptial agreement to protect their respective assets during the marriage. Contrary to popular belief, a…
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