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Same Sex Marriage in New York
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On June 24, 2011, New York State Law Makers passed the bill allowing New York Gay and Lesbian Couples to be married under the laws. With the Same Sex Marriage bill passing in the New York State Senate with a slim margin of 33 to 29, the Gay and Lesbian Marriage Equality Act makes marriage legal but faces much opposition
Laws Pertaining to Gay and Lesbian Marriage in New York
Now that homosexual couples can legally be married in New York City and throughout the state, these couples face the same challenges as heterosexual couples. Same Sex Marriages face the same legal issues including:
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Postnuptial Agreements
- Annulments
- Separation Agreements
- Divorce for Gay and Lesbian Couples
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Spousal Maintenance (Alimony)
While you may have entered a same sex marriage in New York or are considering it, you need to understand all of the legal ramifications of marriage and divorce in New York. Our attorneys at the Schreck Law Group, understand the complexities of marriage. Contact one of our New York Family law attorneys to help you avoid the pitfalls associated with the marriage and divorce laws of New York City and State.