The interpretation of laws related to same-sex relationships is still a matter of confusion and uncertainty in many states. One of the issues that raises many questions involves spousal support, also known as alimony. Massachusetts same-sex couples may want to consult...
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Same-sex family law issues related to child custody prevalent
Some nontraditional families nationwide, including some in Massachusetts, are finding out that some family laws related to their circumstances have not been updated. The fact that same-sex couples now have the constitutional right to get married does not address any...
Family law: U.S. Supreme Court rules for same-sex adoption
After the Supreme Court ruled about a year ago that all same-sex couples have a constitutional right to get married, Massachusetts couples might have noticed that some family laws have not been updated to accommodate all potential issues. This has led to some legal...
Family law: Same-sex partner may proceed with child custody case
In June 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage. However, numerous issues related to other areas of same-sex family law, such as child custody, remain unsettled. Same-sex parents nationwide, including here in...
Family law: Same-sex mother denies former partner parental rights
Same-sex couples nationwide, including in Massachusetts, might have noticed that some legal aspects of family law need more attention in order to bring consistency. In an ongoing case about the parental rights of each partner of a former same-sex couple in another...
Prenups can bring more equality for same-sex spouses in divorce
Although the U.S. Supreme Court opened marriage to same-sex couples in June this year, those couples are still at a significant disadvantage if they want to get divorced. While Massachusetts has recognized same-sex marriages for years, couples who moved out of state...
Iron chef Cat Cora battles for child custody in same-sex divorce
Massachusetts readers may be interested to learn that celebrity chef Cat Cora, who was the first female Iron Chef star, and her wife Jennifer recently announced the end of their marriage. Just like heterosexual marriages, not all same-sex marriages last forever. It...
Matters to consider when same-sex spouses explore surrogacy
Many same-sex couples in Massachusetts wish to have their own children rather than adopting children of other parents. Surrogacy has proved to be the choice of many, but intended parents may be wise not to rush into this process. There are several matters that deserve...
Sperm donors: One of the pitfalls for a nontraditional family
Same-sex couples in Massachusetts have several options to choose from when they decide the time is right to start a family. Unfortunately, sometimes a nontraditional family chooses to navigate this process on their own, not realizing that there may be many pitfalls...
Griner and Johnson — will it be same-sex divorce or annulment?
Massachusetts readers may be interested in a court battle in another state that may set a precedent in same-sex divorce cases. This case involves Glory Johnson and Brittney Griner, two women who would likely prefer to make headlines for their prowess as WNBA...