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 nearly a quarter of the U.S. population lives in a state with some form of legal recognition for same-sex couples. More than 85,000 same-sex couples have entered a legal relationship since 1997. Making It Legal is the only book that offers a comprehensive review of all the issues that influence the decision to marry, breaks down the complex and ever-changing rules of same-sex relationship laws, and provides practical guidance on one of the most important decisions a couple can make. Following a brief history of the same-sex marriage movement and a survey of the current legal landscape, Making It Legal discusses the important factors involved in the personal decision to marry along with the issues that every married couple may face: 
<li>Is a pre-nup advisable? What does it involve? 
</li>
<li>What happens when you want to file your taxes? 
</li>
<li>When is a will or a living trust needed? 
</li>
<li>What are the special needs of same-sex couples with kids? 
</li>
<li>When should you turn to professionals for help during disagreements? 
</li>
<li>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.</li>

Making it Legal: A Guide to Same-Sex Marriage, Domestic Partnership & Civil Unions

Doskow Attorney, Emily

Hertz Attorney, Frederick

Parenting & Relationships

Nolo

Protect your rights -- protect your relationship! Now more than ever, it's important that you take the proper legal steps to define and protect your relationship in the eyes of the law. If you don't, you run the risk of being shut out of each other's lives -- and the lives of children you co-parent -- in times of medical, financial or personal crisis. This practical, plain-English guide shows lesbian and gay couples how to: 
<li>make practical decisions about living together 
</li>
<li>obtain domestic partner benefits 
</li>
<li>make medical decisions for each other when needed 
</li>
<li>take care of each other's finances when one partner is incapacitated 
</li>
<li>leave property to each other 
</li>
<li>have and raise children through adoption, donor insemination, surrogacy or foster parenting The 15th edition is updated with a discussion of the laws of each state offering either marriage or marriage-equivalent status, covers all the new state laws in recent months, and discusses the pros and cons of entering into a marriage or like relationship. It also includes a CD-ROM that helps living-together contracts, powers of attorney, wills and more.</li>

A Legal Guide for Lesbian & Gay Couples

Politics & Social Sciences

Clifford, Attorney Denis

Social Sciences

Marriage equality is here to stay: Understand the benefits and complications Full legal marriage is now available in all U.S. states. But there are still many questions that same-sex couples should discuss before walking down the aisle. Learn about: <ul>
<li> adoption and legal parentage rules </li>
<li> your state’s laws about same-sex domestic partnerships and civil unions </li>
<li> whether your registration will be recognized if you move to another state </li>
<li> the federal tax implications of getting married or registered </li>
<li> how marriage will affect your family if you have children, and </li>
<li> responsibility for your partner’s debts if you’re married. </li>
</ul>

Making It Legal: A Guide to Same-Sex Marriage, Domestic Partnerships & Civil Unions

All the law cohabiting couples need to know Laws that protect married couples―on property ownership, divorce, inheritance rights, and more―don't apply to unmarried couples. To define and protect your relationship―and your assets―you need to take specific legal steps and use the right documents. Whether you're just starting out or are one of the growing number of older couples who choose to live together, this revised edition has the information you need. It covers all the big issues facing unmarried couples living together, including: Money and Property Clarify how you'll share money and other assets. Estate Planning Leave your assets to whomever you wish, including children form a prior marriage. Breaking Up Divide property and share child custody fairly. Children Protect your kids by confirming that you are their legal parents. The House If you buy a house together, spell out ownership shares in writing. Medical Decisions Make important medical decisions for each other if necessary.

Living Together: A Legal Guide for Unmarried Couples

Self-Help

Guillen Attorney, Lina

Relationships

Marriage equality is here to stay: Understand the benefits and complications Full legal marriage is now available in all U.S. states. But there are still many questions that same-sex couples should discuss before walking down the aisle. Learn how marriage will affect: <ul>
<li>your family if you have children </li>
<li>your taxes, and </li>
<li>your responsibility for your partner’s debts. 
</li>
</ul>
Making It Legal also covers state laws on same-sex domestic partnerships and civil unions, and explains whether your registration will be recognized if you move to another state.

Protect yourself and your loved one with sound legal planning Gay and lesbian couples have gained a lot of legal ground in recent years. Although same-sex marriage is 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 &amp; Gay Couples can help. This plain-English guide shows you how to: 
<ul>
<li> have and raise children through adoption, donors, surrogacy, or foster parenting </li>
<li> jointly buy a house or other property </li>
<li> make decisions about living together, marrying, or registering as legal partners </li>
<li> make a will or living trust </li>
<li> make medical decisions for each other, and </li>
<li> deal with the end of a relationship. </li>
</ul>
 The 19th edition is completely revised to provide the latest on same-sex relationships and parentage laws.

Legal Guide for Lesbian & Gay Couples, A

All the law cohabiting couples need to know Laws that protect married couples--on property ownership, divorce, inheritance rights, and more--don't apply to unmarried couples. To define and protect your relationship--and your assets--you need to take specific legal steps and use the right documents. Whether you're just starting out or are one of the growing number of older couples who choose to live together, this revised edition has the information you need. It covers all the big issues facing unmarried couples living together, including: Money and Property Clarify how you'll share money and other assets. Estate Planning Leave your assets to whomever you wish, including children from a prior marriage. Breaking Up Divide property and share child custody fairly. Children Protect your kids by confirming that you are their legal parents. The House If you buy a house together, spell out ownership shares in writing. Medical Decisions Make important medical decisions for each other if necessary. With downloadable forms:customize more than a dozen legal forms, including living together and property agreements, house ownership contract, acknowledgment of parenthood, property settlement agreement, and more.

Same-sex couples can get married in any state in the U.S.., but for those partners who choose to stay unmarried, it's essential to take the proper legal steps to define and protect your relationship in the eyes of the law. If you don't, you run the risk of being shut out of each other's lives―and the lives of the children you co-parent― in times of medical, financial or personal crisis. 
 Fortunately, this practical guide is updated with the latest legal information to help you and your same-sex partner protect and exercise your rights and make sound decisions as a couple. 
 A Legal Guide for Lesbian &amp; Gay Couples covers: 
<ul>
<li> making practical decisions about living together </li>
<li>planning for medical emergencies―making medical decisions for one another and taking care of each other's finances when one partner is incapacitated </li>
<li> domestic partner benefits and how to obtain them </li>
<li> buying property together </li>
<li> providing for each other upon death </li>
<li> practical and legal aspects of having and raising children </li>
</ul>

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Making it Legal: A Guide to Same-Sex Marriage, Domestic Partnership & Civil Unions

A Legal Guide for Lesbian & Gay Couples

Making It Legal: A Guide to Same-Sex Marriage, Domestic Partnerships & Civil Unions

Living Together: A Legal Guide for Unmarried Couples

Making It Legal: A Guide to Same-Sex Marriage, Domestic Partnerships & Civil Unions

Legal Guide for Lesbian & Gay Couples, A

Living Together: A Legal Guide for Unmarried Couples

Legal Guide for Lesbian & Gay Couples, A