In 2015 the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage across the nation, although it had already been legalized in California earlier. However, with same-sex marriage comes same-sex divorce. Same-sex couples seeking a divorce face unique legal issues that other...
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Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
Common questions about same-sex divorces in California
Since the Supreme Court decision legalizing marriage across the United States has gone into effect, hundreds of thousands of same-sex couples have been married. But just like heterosexual couples, not all marriages last forever. When a same-sex couple in California...
What issues are unique to a same-sex divorce?
The 2015 Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges made same-sex marriage legal in the U.S. Nevertheless, any couple in Riverside could find that their marriage is failing, and they are better off divorcing. However, those in a same-sex marriage may face divorce...
The legal challenges of same-sex divorce
Although same-sex marriage has now been legal in the United States since 2015, divorce for same-sex couples can be quite complex, especially for couples who were together before marriage was legal in their state. Same-sex couples going through a divorce follow the...
What issues will same-sex couples face if they decide to divorce?
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges case legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, although California had legalized same-sex marriage years before that landmark ruling. However, same-sex couples going through a divorce in the Riverside...
Divorce rate has dropped, but marital problems persist
Over time, the number of American marriages that have ended in divorce has gone down. Social scientists point to several factors that have contributed to the decline. However, despite the drop in divorces throughout the nation, Riverside residents are likely still...
Why married same-sex couples should get a postnuptial agreement
Same-sex couples fought hard for the right to legally marry and have those marriages recognized in court -- so they often hate to think about the possibility of divorce.Frankly, thinking about that while everything is going well between you and your spouse is actually...
How Millennial divorces differ from those of earlier generations
Millennials have gotten a lot of attention (and flack) for simply doing things differently than every generation that's come before. It's really no surprise, then, that Millennial divorces are also a bit unique.Here's how Millennials approach divorce differently than...
Will summer vacation save your marriage?
Summer is finally here! For couples who have been experiencing a lot of marital discord, summer vacation can seem like a pivotal opportunity to get your relationship with your spouse back on track. Even if you and your spouse just have a "staycation" at home, you may...
"Couple friends" and the LGBTQ divorce: What happens next
One of the unique challenges same-sex couples often face when they divorce is that their community of friends tends to be unusually integrated with their spouse's community of friends. The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community in any given...