Judge refuses to stay Prop 8 decision 
By:
Correy Stephenson
Published: August 13, 2010
Tags: proposition 8, same-sex marriage
U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker has refused to stay his decision overturning California’s ban on gay marriage, clearing the way for same-sex couples to get married in the state.
Ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional
By:
Correy Stephenson
Published: August 5, 2010
Tags: proposition 8, same-sex couples, same-sex marriage
California’s voter initiative limiting marriage to a union between a man and a woman is unconstitutional, U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker ruled yesterday.
Prop 8 trial update: Case in judge’s hands
By:
Correy Stephenson
Published: July 1, 2010
Tags: proposition 8, same-sex marriage
The trial on the constitutionality of California’s Proposition 8 is finally over and U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker will now decide the case.
Maryland Attorney General weighs in on same-sex marriage recognition
By:
Reni Gertner
Published: March 1, 2010
Tags: gay marriage, proposition 8, same-sex couples, same-sex marriage
Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler issued an opinion last week predicting that Maryland’s highest court would – and the state should – recognize as married same-sex couples who are legally wed in other states.
Prop 8 trial takes a break
By:
Correy Stephenson
Published: January 28, 2010
Tags: proposition 8, same-sex marriage
After two and a half weeks, the trial on the constitutionality of California’s Proposition 8 will take a break before both sides present closing arguments.
Gay marriage ban backer to be hostile witness
By:
Pat Murphy
Published: January 21, 2010
Tags: gay marriage, proposition 8
A proponent of California’s same-sex marriage ban who warned that gay rights activists would try to legalize sex with children if Proposition 8 did not pass is expected to be called as a hostile witness Thursday for two same-sex couples suing to overturn the measure.
High Court again blocks broadcast of Prop 8 trial
By:
Kimberly Atkins
Published: January 13, 2010
Tags: proposition 8, same-sex marriage, Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court has indefinitely blocked broadcast of the same-sex marriage trial in California on a procedural technicality.
U.S. Supreme Court blocks Prop 8 trial taping
By:
Correy Stephenson
Published: January 11, 2010
Tags: proposition 8, same-sex marriage
Just two hours before the trial on the constitutionality of California’s Proposition 8 was about to begin, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the proceedings could not be taped and broadcast on the Internet.
Judge rules gay marriage trial can be shown on web
By:
Correy Stephenson
Published: January 7, 2010
Tags: proposition 8, same-sex marriage
Chief U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker ruled yesterday that the trial over the constitutionality of Proposition 8 will be taped for viewing on YouTube.
The biggest family law stories of 2009
By:
Correy Stephenson
Published: December 23, 2009
Tags: ADR, Defense of Marriage Act, divorce, ERISA, pension plan, proposition 8, same-sex marriage, social networking, valuation, virtual visitation
Throughout the past year, Lawyers USA has covered the biggest family law stories, from the impact of technology to the economy’s effect on divorce.
Here is a look at the top news in family law from 2009.
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