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July 5, 2022 In LGBT By Beth Silverman

Cincinnati Family Law & Divorce Blog: Securing LGBTQ Rights After Dobbs

With Obergefell being threatened, it is hard to know what may happen to the rights of individuals who have married or relied upon the rights granted to them within the Obergefell decision. Because these rights are at risk, we recommend that all same-sex couples take inventory of the legal documents they have currently in place....

April 16, 2021 In Child Custody, LGBT By Beth Silverman

Cincinnati Family Law & Divorce Blog: Same-Sex Step-Parent Adoption

If you are in a same sex relationship and you and your partner are raising children together, you may have questions about your rights, especially if you are the non-biological parent....

February 8, 2016 In LGBT By Beth Silverman

Cincinnati Family Law & Divorce Blog: Same-Sex Marriage Questions & Answers

With its decision in Obergefell v. Hodges (June 26, 2015), the United States Supreme Court has secured the right to marriage, and also divorce, for all same-sex couples across the country. Following this momentous decision, gay and lesbian couples now have an array of legal options that were previously unavailable. Along with these options may come some questions. In this post, we will attempt to answer a few of the most common questions that have come up since same-sex marriage was legalized. The first and most obvious is, can I now marry my partner anywhere in the country? And the answer is yes! Now for some more difficult questions: Q: If I was previously married in a state that allowed same-sex marriage, can I now get divorced anywhere? A: Yes, but you still must meet the general requirements for jurisdiction and venue that exist for all divorces. In Ohio, you must reside...