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Frederick Hertz
Author
Publisher
Nolo
Description
Gay and lesbian couples have gained a lot of legal ground in recent years. Although same-sex marriage is legal, it's important to stay up to speed on the laws governing parentage, adoption, civil unions, and domestic partnerships, which vary from state to state. And if you choose to remain unmarried, it's essential that you protect your rights and define your relationship in the eyes of the law. This plain-English guide shows you how to do it.
Author
Publisher
Nolo
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
"This book covers laws affecting cohabiting unmarried couples in a wide variety of areas-family law, debt and credit, real estate, taxes, medical care, insurance, estate planning, etc., and contains sample forms and contracts. Topics include: buying or renting a house; sharing checking accounts, credit cards, and property (or keeping everything separate); having and raising children; writing wills and estate plans; getting authorization to make medical...
Author
Publisher
Nolo
Pub. Date
2014.
Description
"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...
