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Same-Sex Couples
Within the realm of gay rights, no issue has been more controversial than the ability of same-sex couples to secure the rights and benefits of familial relationships. Lawyers have offered articles for this section of the KnowledgeBase covering topics such as gay marriage, civil unions and the right of same-sex couples to adopt children.
Same-Sex Couples
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Massachusetts Becomes First State to Challenge Legality of DOMA
Provided by David M. Gabriel & Associates
Massachusetts is the first state to file a lawsuit challenging DOMA. The lawsuit alleges that the federal act is unconstitutional and interferes with the state's "sovereign authority". Read More » -
Same-Sex Marriage Making Strides
Provided by Law Firm of Victoria T. Ferrara, P.C.
Many Americans currently oppose same-sex marriage, but the trend is towards increasing acceptance. A recent poll found that 40 percent of Americans support marriage for same-sex couples. Read More »