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Category: LGBT Issues

May
15

Same Sex Marriage Activists Look to the Law For Change

by Lauren M. Sigman

If you would like a good  primer on the legal obstacles that same sex marriage  still faces as proposed legislation for civil unions and marriage equality makes its way through state legislatures and the court system, this is a great … Continue reading

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Nov
5

Student Aid and Same-Sex Couples: Another Bureacratic Nightmare

by Lauren M. Sigman

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is the single most important document in determining how much and what type of financial aid students receive. But the form, informally called Fafsa, has not kept up with the changing composition of … Continue reading

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Apr
10

The High Price of Being a Gay Couple

by Lauren M. Sigman

Much of the debate over legalizing gay marriage has focused on God and Scripture, the Constitution and equal protection.  But it is also about money. And time. In fact, lots of time spent recreating the basics that married couples automatically … Continue reading

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Apr
10

Why Most People Need an Estate Plan

by Lauren M. Sigman

Got kids? Got assets? Same-sex domestic partnership? Parrots?  Then you need an estate plan. Read about the basics of estate planning here, and learn why it’s not just for the wealthy.

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Apr
10

The Extra Hoops Gay Parents Must Jump Through

by Lauren M. Sigman

Whether or you like to admit it or not, marriage is not just a religious institution; it is a financial institution that affects our lives in many ways. Read this article from the New York Times to understand the extra … Continue reading

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