| Edition |
4th edition. |
| Description |
240 pages ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 208-210) and index. |
| Contents |
A brief history of the same-sex marriage movement -- Same-sex marriage around the world and at home -- What it means to be married : the rules of marriage and divorce -- The real-life consequences of legal discrimination -- Marriage material -- Ten steps to a decision -- To prenup or not to prenup -- Avoiding the ugly gay divorce -- Estate planning for same-sex couples -- Appendixes. A. Resources -- B. The marriage license test. |
| Summary |
"The ultimate guide to the past, present, and future of same-sex relationship laws in the U.S. Same-sex relationships are treated differently under each state's laws, and more than a quarter of the U.S. population lives in a state with some form of legal recognition for same-sex couples. More than 100,000 same-sex couples have married. Making It Legal is the only book that offers a comprehensive review of all the issues that influence the decision to marry and breaks down the complex and ever-changing rules of same-sex relationship laws. This book provides guidance on important issues that same-sex married couples may face: - Is a pre-nup advisable? What does it involve? - What happens when you want to file your taxes? - When is a will or a living trust needed? - What are the special needs of same-sex couples with kids? - When should you turn to professionals for help during disagreements? - How do you work with step-parents, past partners, and the blended family? Nationally recognized same-sex relationship law expert Attorney Frederick Hertz and Attorney Emily Doskow have written the ultimate guide to the ultimate decision -- whether to enter into a marriage or other legal relationship with your same-sex partner. Since the first edition was published, numerous changes have taken place across the country. Some states have legalized same-sex marriage, and others have passed laws stating that they will acknowledge same-sex marriages from other states. This edition is updated to account for these changes in state laws and projects additional changes likely to happen in the future"-- Provided by publisher. |
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"With the only comprehensive guide to same-sex relationship laws in the U.S., Making It Legal discusses the important factors involved in the personal decision to marry, along with the issues that every married couple may face: What are the special needs of same-sex couples with kids? What happens when you want to file your taxes? When is a will or a living trust needed? "-- Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Same-sex marriage -- Law and legislation -- United States.
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Civil unions -- Law and legislation -- United States.
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Gay couples -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States.
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Gay rights -- United States.
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Civil unions -- Law and legislation.
(OCoLC)fst01199987
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Gay couples -- Legal status, laws, etc.
(OCoLC)fst00939083
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Gay rights. (OCoLC)fst00939213
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Same-sex marriage -- Law and legislation.
(OCoLC)fst01104557
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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LAW / Family Law / General.
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LAW / Family Law / Marriage.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Alternative Family.
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| Genre/Form |
Law for laypersons.
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| Added Author |
Doskow, Emily, author.
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Hertz, Frederick, author. Making it legal. 4th edition. Berkeley, CA : Nolo, 2016 9781413322934 (DLC) 2015044610 |
| ISBN |
9781413322927 (paperback) |
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1413322921 (paperback) |
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9781413322934 |
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