Same-Sex Family Law Lawyers State College PA
Are the laws different for same-sex marriages as compared to heterosexual marriages?
It wasn’t that long ago when same-sex marriages were not legal in the United States. Though they had become nationally recognized across Canada and in other countries, the same could not be said for America. Now, same-sex couples enjoy the same rights as opposite sex couples. However, as our same-sex family law lawyers from De Boef Lucchesi and Assoc., P.C. know all too well, the law can be confusing in many regards when it comes to marriages. This is the same whether the spouses are the same sex or not. We welcome you to call us if you have legal issues of concern to you that deal with family law matters. To learn how one of our same-sex family law lawyers might be able to help you, request a free consultation by calling us today.
New rights can create new questions and unforeseen problems. We can help you navigate the new landscape.
Do you need help with:
- Wedding Planning
- Estate Planning
- Adoption
- Powers of Attorney (Financial and Medical)
- Legacy Planning
- Discrimination
The Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage in the United States
On June 26, 2015 the Supreme Court of the U.S. ruled in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges that same-sex couples have the right to marry on the same conditions and terms as opposite-sex couples as guaranteed by the Equal Protection Clause of the US Constitution’s 14th Amendment. With that ruling, because it was the Federal Supreme Court, which is the highest court in the land, same-sex marriage became legal in all 50 states. Since that time, our same-sex family law lawyers at De Boef Lucchesi and Assoc., P.C. have helped preserve the rights of same-sex spouses and fight for justice on their account.
The Rights of Same-Sex Spouses
Depending on the nature of your legal issue, the same-sex family law lawyers at our firm can advise you of you as a client, but the following are common rights and privileges that may pertain to your situation:
· You have the right to inherit assets from your spouse, even if they did not leave a will or trust.
· You have the right to claim spousal support after the termination of your marriage.
· You have the right to jointly file taxes or as married filing separately.
· You have the right to divorce or terminate your marriage.
The Same-Sex Family Law Lawyers State College PA at De Boef Lucchesi and Assoc., P.C. Offer a Range of Legal Services
· Premarital agreements
· Divorce or legal separation
· Child custody and visitation agreements
· Spousal support agreements
· Child support agreements
· Adoption agreements
· Property division agreements
If you have need for same-sex family law legal services, whether it’s on the above list or not, give our office a call. For your first consultation with one of our attorneys, you will not be charged. During that in-person or telephone case review you can learn how we might be of service to you. One of our same-sex family law lawyers can provide you with the information you need to know in order to move ahead with your life.