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Same-sex marriage refers to marriage between two individuals of the same sex. Historically, such marriages have not been legally recognized. However, there has been a growing trend to expand marriage rights to same-sex couples. The United States Supreme Court addressed aspects of this issue in Windsor v. United States and Hollingsworth v. Perry. less -

The Importance of Estate Planning for LGBTQ+ Couples in Texas and Florida

Fleurinord Law PLLC on 6/18/2024

The landscape of marriage in the United States has transformed significantly, particularly for same-sex couples, following pivotal legal battles that sought to recognize their right to marry. Understanding the nuances of...more

Same Sex Common Law Marriage Established by Superior Court

Fox Rothschild LLP on 4/24/2017

Since the striking down of the Defense of Marriage Act by the United States Supreme Court, many state courts have been trying to fill in the legal vacuum created between the legality of same-sex marriage and the lack of...more

Domestic Partnership Agreements: Support upon Termination of the Relationship

Carlton Fields on 8/10/2015

This is the fourth installment of a seven-part series. Florida law generally provides, when there is no premarital agreement, a marrying person’s right to alimony depends on the person’s need for alimony and the other...more

DOL Issues Final Rule Redefining “Spouse” Under FMLA

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace on 3/1/2015

Last Wednesday the Department of Labor (DOL) issued its Final Rule revising the definition of “spouse” under the Family and Medical Leave Act....more

FMLA Leave For Same-Sex Couples To Be Clarified by Supreme Court's DOMA Decision?

Franczek P.C. on 12/11/2012

This past Friday, the United States Supreme Court announced that it would consider whether the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unlawfully denies benefits to gay and lesbian couples who are married in states that allow such...more

A Trend Toward State Recognition of Same-Sex Civil Unions

Proskauer Rose LLP on 7/8/2011

On July 2, 2011, Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee signed legislation that allows same-sex couples to form civil unions effective as of July 1, 2011. The law comes just days after New York passed legislation legalizing...more

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