South Jersey Attorney Handles Civil Union Issues
For many committed gay and lesbian couples, history was made in New Jersey in early 2007. New Jersey recently became the third U.S. state to recognize civil unions, and one of only five to have passed legislation granting gay couples rights equal to those obtainable through marriage.
Family law is a constantly evolving area, and a dedicated attorney in this field must stay flexible and well informed. Contact Scott J. Levine if you need to discuss our civil unions laws with a qualified lawyer, or you are dealing with legal issues surrounding the need to dissolve your domestic partnership.
Protecting Your Rights under New Jersey Civil Unions Law
Although opinions differ widely on precisely what this recently passed equal rights legislation means for same-sex couples, it clearly grants certain important rights. Some of these include:
Committed to Understanding Gay and Lesbian Family Law as it Evolves
Just as marriages end in divorce for a vast range of reasons, so, inevitably, will civil unions and other types of domestic partnerships. It remains to be seen how dissolutions will be carried out in practice, and how various issues will be decided in our courts.
People who must deal with breakups of civil unions will certainly have many of the same issues to deal with as married couples when they divorce – whether or not the courts use the same language in describing these issues. Child custody and child support will be contested, as will property division and the granting of spousal support/alimony or palimony.
Call 856.482.1000 to Reach an Attorney who Will Fight for Your Rights
In our Cherry Hill, New Jersey, law office, we are firmly committed to defending and protecting our clients’ legal rights. Scott J. Levine is specifically dedicated to staying current on case law developments and legal precedents that may affect you. Please contact our office today for a consultation on issues relating to your civil union or other family law concerns.
