Bibliograph

Making it legal, a guide to same-sex marriage, domestic partnerships & civil unions, attorney Frederick C. Hertz with attorney Emily Doskow

Type

Label

Making it legal, a guide to same-sex marriage, domestic partnerships & civil unions, attorney Frederick C. Hertz with attorney Emily Doskow

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 208-210) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Making it legal

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

919482374

Responsibility statement

attorney Frederick C. Hertz with attorney Emily Doskow

Sub title

a guide to same-sex marriage, domestic partnerships & civil unions

Summary

"With the only comprehensive guide to same-sex relationship laws in the U.S., Making It Legal discusses the important factors involved in the personal decision to marry, along with the issues that every married couple may face: What are the special needs of same-sex couples with kids? What happens when you want to file your taxes? When is a will or a living trust needed? "--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

A brief history of the same-sex marriage movement -- Same-sex marriage around the world and at home -- What it means to be married : the rules of marriage and divorce -- The real-life consequences of legal discrimination -- Marriage material -- Ten steps to a decision -- To prenup or not to prenup -- Avoiding the ugly gay divorce -- Estate planning for same-sex couples -- Appendixes. A. Resources -- B. The marriage license test

Target audience

adult

resource.variantTitle

Guide to same-sex marriage, domestic partnerships and civil unions

Classification

Contributor