Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Although same-sex marriage is legal nationwide, there is no federal recognition for domestic partners or civil union registrants, and many couples have messy and unresolved agreements and/or registrations that need to be cleaned up. Couples also need to consider whether they want to extend marital rights (and duties) retroactive to when they first starting living together as a couple, and those with children may need to resolve issues of legal parentage.
All of these issues will be addressed in the new edition of Making It Legal, which provides a brief history of the same-sex marriage movement, an overview of emerging trends, and a discussion of the factors involved in the personal decision to marry, including:
- whether a pre-nup agreement is advisable what it involves
- whether you will be responsible for your partner's debts if you're married
- how to evaluate the effect of taxes on shared lives
- when to turn to professionals for help during disagreements
- when a will or living trust might be needed, and
- more
Synopsis
Marriage equality is here to stay: Understand the benefits and complications Full legal marriage is now available in all U.S. states. But there are still many questions that same-sex couples should discuss before walking down the aisle. Learn how marriage will affect:
- your family if you have children
- your taxes, and
- your responsibility for your partner's debts.
Making It Legal also covers state laws on same-sex domestic partnerships and civil unions, and explains whether your registration will be recognized if you move to another state.