Domestic Partnerships and Same Sex Marriages
California has led the way nationally in advocating for the civil, individual and fundamental rights of all its citizens in Family Law matters. After incorporating registered domestic partnerships and same sex marriages into legislation and court decisions, Family Law can now help protect individuals’ rights within the context of today’s families. Domestic partnerships must be registered with the state to enjoy the same privileges as marriage. Same sex marriages are afforded the same rights as traditional marriage, including but not limited to: spousal support, child custody/support and property division.
What does this all mean for you?
Knowing your legal rights (especially as determined by recent court decisions) can bring you tremendous peace of mind during potentially tumultuous situations, uncertain dissolutions, or high-conflict child custody disputes. Sometimes, former heterosexual relationships can pose specific problems which require the expertise only a skilled attorney can provide. Let GRIFFIN DONNELL and ASSOCIATES, APC, help you navigate through your divorce, custody, or other Family Law-related matter in a way which serves you best.