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A legal guide for lesbian and gay couples, Attorneys Frederick Hertz and Emily Doskow

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A legal guide for lesbian and gay couples, Attorneys Frederick Hertz and Emily Doskow
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
A legal guide for lesbian and gay couples
Oclc number
1037279183
Responsibility statement
Attorneys Frederick Hertz and Emily Doskow
Summary
Gay and lesbian couples have gained a lot of legal ground in recent years. Although same-sex marriage is now 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 & Gay Couples can help. This plain-English guide shows you how to: have and raise children through adoption, donors, surrogacy, or foster parenting; jointly buy a house or other property; make decisions about living together, marrying, or registering as legal partners; make a will or living trust; make medical decisions for each other if needed; and deal with the end of a relationship. The 19th edition is completely revised to provide the latest on same-sex marriage and parentage laws
Table Of Contents
Defining Family : Basics of Marriage, Domestic Partnership, and More -- Money, Insurance, Name Changes, and Immigration Issues -- Renting a Home Together -- I'm Mom, She's Mommy (or I'm Daddy, He's Papa) -- Medical and Financial Matters : Delegating Authority -- Looking Ahead : Estate Planning -- Living Together Contracts for Lesbian and Gay Couples -- Buying a Home Together (and Other Real Estate Ventures) -- Going Separate Ways : Issues at the End of a Relationship -- Help Beyond the Book
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