This morning, people in coffee houses and churches across the land will no doubt be talking about the Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling in Obergefell v.
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Challenges To Same Sex Marriages Now At Supreme Court
On December 11, 2012, I posted the piece that follows about the Supreme Court’s grant of cert to hear cases on same-sex marriages. I’ve often
Read MoreChallenges To Same Sex Marriage To Be Heard By Supreme Court
On Friday, the Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari on two same sex marriage cases. Those cases include Hollingsworth v. Perry, a challenge
Read MoreHey Congress, Why Don’t You…? Gay Marriage
Gideon Alper, who publishes the Gay Couples Law Blog, which discusses new developments in same-sex family law and estate planning, writes: The IRS should recognize
Read MoreProp 8 Passes In California
After a contentious fight, as blogged previously, supporters of Prop 8 declared victory in California on yesterday. Proposition 8 defines marriage as between a man
Read MoreMerrill Challenges Defense Of Marriage Act On Tax Grounds
Charles Merrill, cousin of the founder of Merrill Lynch, has filed a challenge in the US Tax Court against the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
Read MoreNot Such a Gay Ol' Time in California
When all else fails, hit ’em in the pocketbook… This week, supporters of Proposition 8, which would ban gay marriage in California, released an ad,
Read MoreDoes The IRS Discriminate Against Unmarried Couples?
Does the IRS discriminate against unmarried couples? I’m specifically referencing same sex couples in this post because, while traditional unmarried couples may encounter the same
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