Category Archives: LGBT
Florida Lesbian Couple Granted Divorce Over State Attorney General’s Protest
On May 29th, the 2nd District Court of Appeals ruled to reverse an order by a Hillsborough Circuit judge who declined to grant a divorce to Keiba Lynn and Mariama Changamire Shaw, in spite of a request from Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi for the appellate courts to wait for a Supreme Court ruling… Read More »
U.S. Supreme Court Once Again Visits Same-Sex Marriage Rights
The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was (in part) declared unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court almost two years ago, allowing same-sex couples who are married in their own states to receive the same federal protections that other couples receive. So why does it appear that the Supreme Court is once again taking up… Read More »
Important Family Law Resources in Florida
Family law cases deal with issues related to separation and divorce, child custody and support, alimony and property division, paternity, adoption, and more. Experienced family law attorneys can help take you through the legal steps to guide you through family law concerns, but we also work with local agencies and community services to provide… Read More »
Same Sex Marriage Legal in Florida and Carries Implications for Divorce Proceedings
The conservative state of Florida has had a long, sordid history regarding the topic of LGBT rights, but this new year marked the end of Florida’s 38-year struggle for same-sex marriage. Legislation banning same-sex marriage has been in place since 1977, and the passage of Amendment 2 in 2008 codified the ban in Florida’s… Read More »
Adoption Rights for LGBT Couples
Same-sex relationships have significantly altered the practice of family law, and Florida is no exception regarding the significant statewide changes it will endure. While same-sex marriage was only recently recognized throughout the state, same-sex couple adoptions have actually been recognized since 2010. Specifically, a Miami-Dade judge in the 3rd District Court of Appeals found… Read More »
