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May 7, 2008

PA Marriage Ban "Indefinitely Tabled"

In a surprise move just hours before the Pennsylvania Senate was expected to approve a proposed constitutional amendment that would bar same-sex marriage and civil unions in the state the measure's backer pulled the bill.

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May 6, 2008

PA Marriage Ban Advances

A Pennsylvania Senate Committee approved a sweeping amendment that would enshrine anti-gay prohibitions on marriage, civil unions and domestic partnerships in the state's constitution.

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NY High Court Lets Marriage Case Stand

New York's highest court will let stand a lower court decision recognizing Canadian and Massachusetts same-gender marriages.

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April 4, 2008

The Family Home

Whether you are buying your first home together or living together in a home that one or both of you currently own, you need to consider how the civil union law affects your home ownership.

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February 4, 2008

Tying the Knot

With civil marriage, domestic partnership and civil unions, there are more options available for same-sex couples than ever before, but getting recognition here and elsewhere is still a problem.

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November 22, 2007

Protecting Your Family

The only way for a non-biological parent to ensure recognition of their partner's child outside New Jersey is to obtain a formal judgment of your parental rights in a New Jersey court.

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