The desire to have and raise children is a fundamental human instinct that is shared by gay and heterosexual parents alike. While it may seem self-evident that gay parents are equally capable of providing a happy home for their children as heterosexual parents, it's...
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Same-sex parents can now decide how birth certificates read
It has been several months since the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision legalizing same-sex marriage in every state. And as you would expect, there has been a domino effect as other laws and rules are adjusted on the state level. For example, one important...
Mediation is an effective tool for divorce negotiations
Now that same-sex marriage is legal in Texas, gay couples can enjoy the same benefits as their opposite-sex counterparts. But married same-sex couples will also face the same challenges as opposite-sex couples when going through a divorce.A marriage is a legally...
Same-sex marriage ruling was a top story in 2015
It is possible that historians will cite 2015 as one of the most pivotal years in history for the LGBT community. The year boasted a number of significant events that garnered national attention. Many of these stories reflected positive changes and increased...
Rosie O’Donnell settles custody issues with her ex
Eventually, it may come to pass that the phrase "gay marriage" will only be used in history books. Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex couples have the same marital rights as different-sex couples, there is actually less reason for the phrase to...
Same-sex couples and common law marriages
The recent ruling legalizing same-sex marriage across the country is very happy news. Many Texas same-sex couples who are affected by the new laws may even have been caught off-guard by the change. So, while the U.S. Supreme Court's decision is welcome, it also...
Texas family code does not cover same-sex divorce
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision making same-sex marriage legal throughout the country was celebrated by many in the state of Texas. Finally, gay couples have the right to form a marital bond that is recognized by the state. But the flip side of marriage is divorce...
What are some financial considerations for same-sex couples?
Following the Supreme Court's landmark decision that made same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states, Texas included, many couples chose to hurriedly tie the knot. This response is understandable as so many same-sex couples had waited so long for the big day to...
Bexar County issues marriage licenses to same-sex couples
June 26, 2015 will likely go down as a historic date, not only for the gay community, but as a bellwether moment for the human rights movement as well. By voting to legalize same-sex marriage, the United States Supreme Court paved the way for couples that live...
There are signs that a relationship is in jeopardy
When you are in a relationship that is not going well, it can be hard to tell if you are experiencing a temporary setback or if something more serious is happening. But while you might not be sure where your marriage or domestic partnership is headed, relationship...