same sex divorce

As Gay Marriages Rise, Now Comes The Case For Same-Sex Divorce

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.…

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 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…

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Why does experience matter when you hire a family law attorney? Because very often an experienced attorney has seen something similar to the fact pattern of your case in his or her practice. And that experience can make all the difference in the world. Experience allows an attorney to move a case forward against opposing counsel that they have most likely worked with in the past, and to set reasonable expectations with the court and the judges and other attorneys that they work with or appear before, on a daily basis.Over 30 years as a family law and estate planning attorney has taught me that no case is the same, and that my relationships with clients and other lawyers are what I value the most which, in turn, allows for a successful outcome at a reasonable cost to the client.At Amaral & Associates P.C., we focus on divorce and divorce mediation services as well as prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. We also have extensive experience with post-divorce matters including, but not limited to, real estate transfers and estate planning servicesFamily Law and Estate Planning CenterImagine a place where you can go to manage all your family needs in one location. One of the benefits of working with the Family Law and Estate Planning Center is that we have the ability to oversee all of your complex family law and estate planning needsWe also can assist you with Estate Planning and Post Divorce Estate Planning needs, such as:Creating a Trust, your Last Will and Testament, Living Will, Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy and Real Estate Transfers.We can also help with planning around an elderly parent or other loved ones.Is there Will in place?Do they have a Power of Attorney or Health Care Proxy? Living Will?Medicare Planning?Is there a Trust to protect Assets and/or avoid the long and expensive probate process.To learn more about the Family Law and Estate Planning Center call us today at (617)-539-1010, ext. 111 or email me to set-up a consultation at edamaral@amarallaw.com. Thank you. ... See MoreSee Less

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