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Same-sex marriage refers to marriage between two individuals of the same sex. Historically, such marriages have not been legally recognized. However, there has been a growing trend to expand marriage rights to same-sex couples. The United States Supreme Court addressed aspects of this issue in Windsor v. United States and Hollingsworth v. Perry. less -

Ever Considered a Career in Family Law?

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires &... on 4/23/2025

Usually when I write a blog post I target either prospective clients or fellow practitioners. My hope is that the points I make resonate sufficiently to either direct a client my way, help a colleague to think of a problem in...more

Navigating the Unique Challenges of LGBTQ Divorces in a Changing Legal Landscape

Offit Kurman on 4/17/2025

The legalization of same-sex marriage in the United States in 2015 with the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges decision marked a monumental step toward equality. However, the journey does not end with marriage; LGBTQ couples face...more

A Big Win for Families as PA Supreme Court Expands Definition of Parentage

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires &... on 3/25/2025

In a much anticipated decision, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has now defined parentage to include intent-based parentage in the landmark case Glover v Junior. Historically Pennsylvania recognizes parentage of a biological...more

Pennsylvania Justices Recognize Intent-Based Parentage

Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti,... on 3/24/2025

On March 20, 2025, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court recognized “Intent-Based Parentage” as a pathway to legal parenthood in the Commonwealth. In the landmark decision of Glover v. Junior, the court recognized previously...more

New Developments in Family Law: An Overview of the Massachusetts Parentage Act

Conn Kavanaugh on 2/3/2025

On January 1, 2025 the Massachusetts Parentage Act (“MPA”) took effect. The MPA updates and adds to Mass. General Laws c. 46 on “Return and Registry of Births, Marriages, and Deaths,” and Mass. General Laws c. 209C, commonly...more

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