GLBT Couples Law
The law of civil unions, domestic partnerships and marriage equality in New Jersey.
Author: Stephen J. Hyland practices at the Law Offices of Stephen J. Hyland in Westmont, N.J. He is the author of New Jersey Domestic Partners: a Legal Guide.
Blawg Related Categories: Family Law • Legislation & Lobbying • States • New Jersey • Solo / Small Firm
Recent Posts from GLBT Couples Law
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NY Court Upholds Marriage Recognition Order
New York, NY—A New York judge ruled Tuesday that Governor David Paterson (D) did not act illegally when he issued a directive ordering state agencies to recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages. To recognize same-sex marriages legally…
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Majority Support for Marriage Equality in NJ
TRENTON, NJ—A majority of New Jersey residents favors marriage equality for same-sex couples over civil unions, according to a poll released Tuesday. The Zogby Poll found an even bigger majority would not be opposed to…
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CA Marriage Debate Not Completely Settled
Over four years ago, the mayor of San Francisco directed the city to begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. A month after these initial licenses were issued, the California Supreme Court issued an injunction…
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NY Court to Hear Marriage Recognition Challenge
The right-wing Alliance Defense Fund, on behalf of some New York lawmakers, goes to the New York Supreme Court on Thursday to fight Gov. David Paterson's executive order to recognize out-of-state gay unions. The group…
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MA Now Allows Non-residents to Marry
BOSTON, MA—Gay and lesbian couples from outside Massachusetts are now free to marry in the state. Gov. Deval Patrick on Thursday signed a bill repealing a 1913 law that barred couples from marrying in Massachusetts…
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MA House Repeals Non-resident Marriage Ban
BOSTON, MA—The Massachusetts House yesterday repealed a 1913 law used to bar the marriages of same-sex couples who are residents of states which would not recognize their unions. The measure already has passed the Senate…
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NY Blue Cross, Blue Shield Extend Marriage Coverage
BUFFALO, NY—Less than three weeks after a legally married New York lesbian couple sued Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Western New York for denying them spousal health benefits, the insurer said it will begin…
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Fed Ct Upholds Dismissal of Philadelphia Anti-gay Suit
PHILADELPHIA, PA—A three-judge panel of the Third Circuit Court of Appeal affirmed the dismissal of the lawsuit against Philly Pride, Fran Price and Chuck Volz brought by members of Repent America. The Third Court's favorable…
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MA Senate Votes to Allow Out-of-State Marriages
BOSTON, MA—The Massachusetts Senate has voted to repeal a 1913 law used to bar same-sex couples from states which would not recognize their marriages from marrying in Massachusetts. The House is expected to vote this…
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FL Hospital Sued For Denying Access to Dying Partner
Miami, FL—A lawsuit will be filed in Miami Wednesday against a hospital that refused to allow the partner of a dying lesbian to see because they were not considered family. The case is a poignant…