LGBT Law
For lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and couples, life can be complicated. Relationships, jobs, and daily activities mean that most of us come in contact with the law regularly--and for LGBT folks, that means staying in touch with current laws and rules. Whether it's changes to the laws about same-sex marriage, or special tax rules that apply to LGBT couples, there's a lot to know. Find the information you need right here.
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The IRS Will Recognize All Same-Sex Marriages
It's the place of celebration - not the place of residence - that the IRS will use to determine whether your same-sex marriage is valid. As long as you were legally married in a jurisdiction that recognizes same-sex marriage, you will qualify for federal tax benefits. -
The Supreme Court’s DOMA Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that the federal government must recognize same-sex marriages that are legalized in individual states creates widespread change. -
Same-Sex Married Couples Have a Right to Federal Benefits
Learn how the Supreme Court's decision striking down DOMA's definition of marriage affects your right to federal benefits. -
Federal Benefits Available to Same-Sex Married Couples
Wondering what federal benefits are now available to same-sex married couples? Find out in this article. -
Same-Sex Marriage is Now Legal in 13 States and D.C.
Find out where same-sex marriage is legal. -
Same-Sex Marriage: Developments in the Law
Find out which states allow same-sex marriage or its legal equivalent. -
Same-Sex Relationship Recognition by State
A look at which states allow same-sex marriage, civil unions and domestic partnerships. -
Gay and Lesbian Adoption and Parenting
This article addresses adoption for LGBT singles and couples, as well as parenting and the rights of second parents.
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Can I sponsor my same-sex partner for a green card?
At last, the answer is "yes!" -
First Green Cards to Same-Sex Couples Being Issued!
The U.S. immigration authorities are moving quickly to honor the rights of same-sex married couples.
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Breakup Advice for Gay Couples Who Married or Registered in More Than One Place
With all the available options, lots of same-sex partners have legally tied the knot in more than one way. Find out the legal consequences of having more than one legal relationship. -
Same-Sex Couples: Child Custody Issues
Child custody questions can be especially fraught when the parents are in a same-sex relationship, especially if the partners don't have equal parenting rights. Get the facts here. -
Same-Sex Divorce: Dealing With Multiple Registrations
Being married or registered in more than one place isn't that big a deal until it comes time to end the relationship--then it can complicate things quite a bit.
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