Written by attorney Howard Lewis, 9 months ago. STAFF PICK
There are benefits to a state-recognized legal marriage or civil union, and gay couples living in these states need to carefully consider their options when deciding whether or not to marry. Some... more
Written by attorney Thomas Miller, over 2 years ago.
Civil Unions in Illinois give rights provided by marriage to same-sex couples, but also to unrelated folks that want same benefits without necessarily being homosexual or even same-sex. Protections... more
Written by attorney Michael Craven, over 2 years ago.
Recently, Illinois voted to allow civil unions for same-sex couples. The law awaits Governor Quinn's signature. Once enacted, the law will allow same-sex couples to partake in many of the rights... more
Written by attorney Thomas Daley, almost 2 years ago.
A Rhode Island House Legislative committee will vote today on whether a bill allowing homosexual civil unions should enter the House for consideration. Civil unions would allow the same state rights... more
Written by attorney Rixon Rafter, over 1 year ago.
Many people today use the Constitution of the United States of America as the keystone to their political beliefs.Unfortunately, very few have actually read the Constitution, fewer still have... more
Written by attorney Tracey Martin-Henry, about 2 years ago.
MICHIGAN--The Michigan State Police now has a high-tech mobile forensics device that can be used to snatch information from cell phones belonging to motorists stopped for minor traffic violations.... more
Written by attorney Michael Craven, almost 2 years ago.
On June 1st Illinois' Civil Union Act took affect. Illinois joins several other states that have civil unions or similar domestic partnership laws. There are also five states, plus the District of... more
Written by attorney John Mccarthy, about 1 month ago.
The Supreme Court tackles same-sex marriage this week. Today, the Court addresses Californias Proposition 8 (Prop 8), which bans gay marriages, and tomorrow the Court looks at the Defense of Marriage... more
Written by attorney Paige Haley, 3 months ago.
What does Washingtons Same Sex Marriage Law mean? Same-sex marriage in Washington State became legal on December 6, 2012, making same sex couples subject to all the same State rights, rules, and... more
Written by attorney Howard Lewis, 5 months ago.
If you and your spouse cant reach agreement on one or more of the issues at stake in your divorce, then you will have to submit your disputes to a judge for resolution based upon the applicable rules... more
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