Even though Massachusetts was one of the first states to legalize same-sex marriage, there still remains a dearth of legal precedent and guidance on a very important related issue: same-sex divorce. Logically, there shouldn’t be that much of a difference, right? You’d think that property division, custody, child support, spousal support and other key family […]
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Couple married in Massachusetts fights through Florida courts
Two women were married in Massachusetts, where their marriage was legal. They then moved to Florida, and they now want to get a divorce. However, they are having to fight their way through the court system to see if the divorce will be permitted. Their first attempt to get divorced has already been denied. The […]
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As readers likely know, Massachusetts was one of the first jurisdictions to legalize same-sex marriage. However, same-sex couples may have concerns about how their martial status will be regarded by other states, in the event they move. The U.S. Supreme Court has not directly addressed this issue, although its ruling last year on the Defense […]
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