| Edition |
19th edition. |
| Description |
418 pages ; 23 cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Summary |
Gay and lesbian couples have gained a lot of legal ground in recent years. Although same-sex marriage is now legal across the U.S., laws governing civil unions and domestic partnerships continue to vary from state to state. It's still important to define your relationship in the eyes of the law--and A Legal Guide for Lesbian & Gay Couples can help. This plain-English guide shows you how to: have and raise children through adoption, donors, surrogacy, or foster parenting; jointly buy a house or other property; make decisions about living together, marrying, or registering as legal partners; make a will or living trust; make medical decisions for each other if needed; and deal with the end of a relationship. The 19th edition is completely revised to provide the latest on same-sex marriage and parentage laws. |
| Contents |
Defining Family : Basics of Marriage, Domestic Partnership, and More -- Money, Insurance, Name Changes, and Immigration Issues -- Renting a Home Together -- I'm Mom, She's Mommy (or I'm Daddy, He's Papa) -- Medical and Financial Matters : Delegating Authority -- Looking Ahead : Estate Planning -- Living Together Contracts for Lesbian and Gay Couples -- Buying a Home Together (and Other Real Estate Ventures) -- Going Separate Ways : Issues at the End of a Relationship -- Help Beyond the Book. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Subject |
Gay couples -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States -- Popular works.
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Gay couples -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States.
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Gay couples -- Legal status, laws, etc.
(OCoLC)fst00939083
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Genre/Form |
Law for laypersons. (OCoLC)fst01774275
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Law for laypersons.
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Popular works. (OCoLC)fst01423846
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| Added Author |
Doskow, Emily, author.
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| Spine Title |
Legal guide for lesbian & gay couples |
| Other Title |
Lesbian & gay couples |
| Other Form: |
Online version: Hertz, Frederick, author. Legal guide for lesbian and gay couples 18th edition. Berkeley, CA : Nolo, 2016 9781413322804 (DLC) 2016019894 |
| ISBN |
9781413325430 (softcover) |
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1413325432 (softcover) |
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