The Marriage Equality Act
Long Island Same-Sex Family & Divorce Attorneys
The Marriage Equality Act, signed into law on June 24,
2011
and going into effect 30 days later, allows same-sex couples to wed in
the state of New York. However, the act also provides neutrality for clergy
members who wish not to marry same-sex couples and for any religious or
benevolent corporation to refuse to rent a venue for a wedding or reception.
The act includes all of the traditional rights and privileges reserved
for an opposite-sex marriage in New York, with the exception of federal benefits.
Understanding Same-Sex Family Law in Long Island
Due to the fact that marriage for same-sex couples was not granted until
2011, many couples have been forced to put off marriage until later in
their lives, allowing them to build a career and
a savings
in the time being. As such, it is highly advised that all same-sex couples
who wish to marry speak with a Long Island family lawyer. In the event of a
divorce should occur, the attorney would have helped the couple with their marriage
license, along with drafting
prenuptial agreements between the two people.
Although the Supreme Court declared same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states
in 2015, there are still issues and legal complications you and your partner
or spouse might face as a same-sex married couple.
Some of these matters include:
- Divorce
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Postnuptial Agreements
- Property Division
- Adoptions
- Child Custody
- And More
Contact Wisselman & Associates Today
At our office, hawse
have
decades of experience in the area of family law to use to your advantage.
We assist clients with all family law matters, including those relating
to divorce,
same-sex divorce, child custody, child support, visitation, domestic violence,
paternity, and more.
To get more information on the Marriage Equality Act and to speak to our firm,
contact a Long Island same-sex family law attorney
at the office today.
