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001 2013036343
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008 130906s2014 cau b 001 0 eng
010 $a 2013036343
020 $a9781413319835 (pbk.)
020 $z9781413319842 (epub ebook)
040 $aDLC$beng$cDLC$erda
042 $apcc
043 $an-us---
050 00 $aKF539$b.H475 2014
082 00 $a346.7301/68$223
100 1 $aHertz, Frederick,$eauthor.
245 10 $aMaking it legal :$ba guide to same-sex marriage, domestic partnerships & civil unions /$cattorney Frederick C. Hertz with attorney Emily Doskow.
250 $a3rd Edition [reprinted].
264 1 $aBerkeley, CA :$bNolo,$c2014.
300 $a279 pages ;$c23 cm
336 $atext$2rdacontent
337 $aunmediated$2rdamedia
338 $avolume$2rdacarrier
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 244-246) and index.
505 0 $aA brief history of the same-sex marriage movement -- Same-sex marriage around the world and at home -- What it means to be A brief history of the same-sex marriage movement -- Same-sex marriage around the world and at home -- What it means to be married : the rules of marriage and divorce -- The real-life consequences of legal discrimination -- Marriage material -- Ten steps to a decision -- To prenup or not to prenup -- Avoiding the ugly gay divorce -- Estate planning for same-sex couples -- Legal change in action : how change happens and what to expect -- Appendixes. A. Relationship recognition chart -- B. Resources -- C. The marriage license test.
520 $a" The ultimate guide to the past, present, and future of same-sex relationship laws in the U.S. Same-sex relationships are treated differently under each state's laws, and more than a quarter of the U.S. population lives in a state with some form of legal recognition for same-sex couples. More than 100,000 same-sex couples have married. Making It Legal is the only book that offers a comprehensive review of all the issues that influence the decision to marry and breaks down the complex and ever-changing rules of same-sex relationship laws. This book provides guidance on important issues that same-sex married couples may face: - Is a pre-nup advisable? What does it involve? - What happens when you want to file your taxes? - When is a will or a living trust needed? - What are the special needs of same-sex couples with kids? - When should you turn to professionals for help during disagreements? - How do you work with step-parents, past partners, and the blended family? Nationally recognized same-sex relationship law expert Attorney Frederick Hertz and Attorney Emily Doskow have written the ultimate guide to the ultimate decision -- whether to enter into a marriage or other legal relationship with your same-sex partner. Since the first edition was published, numerous changes have taken place across the country. Some states have legalized same-sex marriage, and others have passed laws stating that they will acknowledge same-sex marriages from other states. This edition is updated to account for these changes in state laws and projects additional changes likely to happen in the future"--$cProvided by publisher.
520 $a"With the only comprehensive guide to same-sex relationship laws in the U.S., Making It Legal discusses the important factors involved in the personal decision to marry, along with the issues that every married couple may face: What are the special needs of same-sex couples with kids? What happens when you want to file your taxes? When is a will or a living trust needed? "--$cProvided by publisher.
650 0 $aSame-sex marriage$xLaw and legislation$zUnited States.
650 0 $aCivil unions$xLaw and legislation$zUnited States.
650 0 $aGay couples$xLegal status, laws, etc.$zUnited States.
650 0 $aGay rights$zUnited States.
650 0 $aDivorce$xLaw and legislation$zUnited States.
650 0 $aEstate planning$zUnited States.
700 1 $aDoskow, Emily,$eauthor.