The White House has announced that the same-sex spouses of military vets are now granted spousal benefits. The Supreme Court’s rejection of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) means that the spouses of vets can collect federal benefits, regardless…
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Following DOMA Ruling, Social Security Administration Begins Processing Applications for Same-Sex Couples
The recent Supreme Court ruling striking down a portion of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) will have widespread effects on many federal programs. It may take quite some time for the ruling to be fully implemented into law. But…
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End of DOMA May Make Florida Divorces Easier for Same-Sex Married Couples
When a major portion of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court in June, it brought numerous benefits to same-sex couples who were married in one of the dozen states where such unions…
Postnuptial Agreements Fill Prenup Need for Married Couples
Prenuptial agreements, or “prenups,” have become increasingly popular over the years. A large portion of marriages end in divorce, and too many divorces result in lengthy court battles over alimony and the division of assets. Properly executed, prenuptial agreements prevent…
DOMA Ruling Allows Joint Bankruptcy Filings by Same-Sex Married Couples
On June 26, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-4 ruling striking down the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). The law denied federal benefits to same-sex couples including those legally married in states that permit such unions. That…
Veterans Benefits for Same Sex Couples
Kristina Derro, Esq. Just two years ago, gay and lesbian individuals were prevented from serving openly in the military. Now, same sex spouses of these veterans and service members will be able to share in their government benefits. In a…
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End of DOMA Brings Tax Advantages for Same-Sex Married Couples
When the U.S. Supreme Court struck down DOMA, the Defense of Marriage Act, it not only gave same-sex married couples the pride of federal recognition of their marriages, it also provided very real legal protections, including significant tax advantages. Lesbian…
BIA Holds Same Sex Marriage Valid for Immigration Purposes if Valid Under State Law
In its decision dated July 17, 2013 in Matter of Zeleniak, the Board of Immigration Appeals, the appellate body reviewing USCIS decision on immigrant visa petitions, held that the Defensive of Marriage Act (” DOMA”) is no longer an impediment…
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Senate Judiciary Chairman Leahy Supports Gay Immigrant Rights
Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy has pushed an amendment to grant full immigrations rights to LGTB couples. Leahy told the news site, Politico, in a recent interview that at least one dozen U.S. states now legally recognize same-sax marriage. It…
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DOMA Increases Medicare Costs For Same-Sex Married Couples
Medicare costs more for same-sex married couples as a result of DOMA. In response to the Supreme Court reviewing the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), news outlets are reporting that DOMA increases private and federal health care…
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