While the quest for marriage equality goes forth, many wonder (justifiably) what the differences are among domestic partnerships, civil unions and marriage. Throughout the years, dictionaries have struggled to define “marriage.” The 2010 American Heritage Dictionary defines marriage as “[t]he legal union of a man and woman as husband and Read more…
As states move slowly to adopt same-sex marriage, couples are turning to other legal mechanisms to govern their relationships. One such tool is the Cohabitation Agreement or “Living Together” Contract. A Cohabitation Agreement is a legal agreement reached between a heterosexual or same-sex couple who have chosen to live together Read more…
Do our employee benefit plans extend to our adopted child? Do foreign countries treat LGBT parents differently when seeking a foreign adoption? If we choose to use a surrogate, are we fully aware of the surrogate’s rights to the child? How do adoption agencies view LGBT couples when deciding a Read more…