Under the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), gay couples who were legally married in their states were not considered married in the eyes of the federal government and were ineligible for federal benefits that come with marriage. The repeal of DOMA, Section 3, means that...
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Month: July 2013
US Supreme Court recognizes gay marriages
The title may be catchy, but the short answer is yes and no. Yes. The Supreme Court's ruling allows state same-sex marriages federal government benefits previously denied to these unions. This affects federal benefits for tax, retirement, estate, immigration and...
Divorce – introducing a new love interest to the children
If you are going through a divorce or recently had your marriage dissolved, you may want to slow down on introducing the kids to your new love. There are several reasons why putting the brakes on a new relationship and taking things slow is ideal. First, divorce can...