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The Effects of Marriage, Civil Union, and Domestic Partnership Laws on the Health and Well-being of Children
An analysis examining the effects of marriage, civil union, and domestic partnership statutes and amendments on the legal, financial, and psychosocial health and well-being of children whose parents are gay or lesbian.
Do Life Insurance Companies Cover Domestic Partners?
My partner and I would like to purchase a term life insurance policy to protect us in case of one us dies. We also want to purchase policy to insure the house. Are there any companies that will allow us to insure each other together or will we have to purchase two separate policies? How do I find a company that is friendly to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender families?
Is It Legally Discriminatory to Not Offer Opposite-Sex Domestic Partner Benefits?
A friend of mine recently had her benefits reduced based on her sexual orientation. She is heterosexual and her domestic partner was covered under the company’s same- and opposite-sex domestic partner benefits policy. The company then changed its benefits policy to cover only same-sex domestic partners. Is this decision discriminatory?
Are the Detroit’s Laws of Equal Protection on Our Side?
Detroit recently passed one domestic partnership ordinance and is considering three others. The ordinance that was passed offers no health or employment benefits but allows non-union city employees to register their relationship and have certain rights of access in jails and hospitals. It seems to me, however, that the rights to register and access should be granted to the city’s residents at-large. Are the laws of equal protection on our side?
How Does Joint Property Ownership in California Work?
My partner and I live together and are registered as domestic partners in California. First, what is the easiest way for my partner to pass the title of the house to me in case of her death or severe disability? And, second, will I enjoy any tax advantages if I buy property that I do not live in as my residence, or do I first need to have ownership in the house where I reside?
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