Delaware recognizes civil unions 
Published: May 12, 2011
Tags: civil union, same-sex couples
Delaware Governor Jack Markell signed a new law establishing civil unions, making the state the 17th to recognize same-sex couples.
State needn’t recognize same-sex adoption
Published: April 18, 2011
Tags: adoption, Full Faith and Credit Clause, same-sex couples, §1983
The state of Louisiana is not obligated to give full faith and credit to an adoption obtained by a same-sex couple under New York law, the en banc 5th Circuit has ruled.
Maryland same-sex marriage bill shelved
By:
Steve Lash
Published: March 14, 2011
Tags: gay marriage, same-sex couples, same-sex marriage
ANNAPOLIS – After failing to receive enough support in the House of Delegates, a bill to legalize same-sex marriage in Maryland was shelved until the next legislative session.
House to defend DOMA
By:
Correy Stephenson
Published: March 7, 2011
Tags: Defense of Marriage Act, Department of Justice, DOJ, DOMA, Eric Holder, gay marriage, John Boehner, same-sex couples, same-sex marriage
In response to the recent decision that the Department of Justice will no longer defend the federal Defense of Marriage Act against legal challenges, Speaker of the House John Boehner announced that the House will send its own lawyers to defend the law in federal court.
Maryland Senate adopts same-sex marriage bill
By:
Steve Lash
Published: February 25, 2011
Tags: Defense of Marriage Act, DOMA, gay marriage, Obama, same-sex couples, same-sex marriage
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Senate on Thursday night passed legislation that would allow same-sex couples to marry in the state with a vote of 25 to 21.
DOJ announces it will stop defending DOMA
By:
Correy Stephenson
Published: February 24, 2011
Tags: Defense of Marriage Act, Department of Justice, DOJ, DOMA, equal protection, Eric Holder, gay marriage, Obama, same-sex couples, same-sex marriage
At the request of President Barack Obama, the Department of Justice has announced that it will no longer defend the federal Defense of Marriage Act against legal challenges.
Study finds cohabitation leads to courtroom
By:
Correy Stephenson
Published: February 17, 2011
Tags: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, cohabitation, same-sex couples
In a recent survey conducted by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, divorce attorneys reported a sharp increase in the number of court battles between formerly cohabiting couples.
Illinois law recognizes civil unions
By:
Correy Stephenson
Published: February 4, 2011
Tags: civil unions, same-sex couples
Illinois became the 16th state to recognize same-sex couples after the governor signed a law establishing civil unions late last month.
Adoption in same-sex relationship invalid
By:
Pat Murphy
Published: December 28, 2010
Tags: adoption, artificial insemination, custody, same-sex couples
A woman could not adopt the child her same-sex partner conceived through artificial insemination, the North Carolina Supreme Court has ruled.
Illinois passes legislation legalizing civil unions
By:
Correy Stephenson
Published: December 14, 2010
Tags: civil unions, same-sex couples
Illinois could become the 11th state to recognize same-sex couples after both the state Senate and House passed legislation establishing civil unions.
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