Infertilty and reproduction are delicate subjects for most, frought with emotions and anxiety. On the one hand, it may enable you to have the child you have dreamed about. On the other hand, the process is complicated and expensive. That is why when and if you decide...
Understanding domestic partnerships
Domestic partnerships are a form of legal agreement that can help you protect yourself, your assets and any minor children should a long-term relationship end, but they are not the same thing as a civil union or marriage. While many people see domestic partnerships as...
Gay marriage wins approval, but divorce is now a no-no
The results of a survey conducted by the Center for Health Statistics over the 11-year period from 2002-2013 revealed some interesting responses from participants. For instance, Americans overwhelmingly accept the rights of gay partners to marry, yet consider divorce...
What do I need to know about same-sex divorce in Colorado?
Before the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling last year that legalized same-sex marriage across the nation, many states refused to allow such marriages. What often ended up happening was that a same-sex couple would be married in a state that did recognize their union and...
Same-sex marriage still an issue for tribal members
Many same-sex couples across the country rejoiced when the U.S. Supreme Court made its landmark decision to make same-sex marriage legal. However, there is a loophole that some couples are finding themselves dealing with. Because Native American reservations are...
Same-sex partners: How can we adopt?
Adoption can be a complicated legal proceeding in any situation, but when the prospective parents are a same-sex couple, it can be even more difficult. In today's society, there are various methods of adoption, and some of these may be easier or better suited for...
Same-sex marriage ruling from Supreme Court might cause havoc
Same-sex couples in Colorado might have dodged a proverbial bullet if the Supreme Court opts to rule against same-sex marriage. In Colorado, state officials didn't contest the rulings of lower courts that were for same-sex marriage. Same-sex couples in other states...
Common issues facing domestic partners
More and more couples are choosing to live together in long-term relationships instead of getting married, but the laws have not quite caught up. This means that these couples do not have the same legal rights as married couples in the event of a separation or the...
Dissolution agreements for same-sex couples
In our last blog post, we discussed some of the points that affect same-sex couples and child custody. Sadly, even same-sex couples will split up. When there is a child in the mix, coming up with a dissolution of the marriage, paperwork and dissolution agreements can...
Same-sex couples and child custoday in Colorado
While the news surrounding same-sex marriage isn't as prevalent as it was just a few months ago, that doesn't stop the fact that there are serious issues still plaguing same-sex couples in Colorado. One of these issues surrounds the instance of children who are being...