LGBT Parenting and Marriage Equality in the U.S.
Marriage equality is the law of the land! On June 26, 2015, the United States Supreme Court determined that every U.S. state must recognize and perform same-sex marriages, and couples
National Center for Lesbian Rights Launches Campaign to Reform State Parenting Laws
Yesterday, the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) launched its #Equality4Families campaign to raise awareness about the need to reform state laws so that they fully protect LGBTQ parents’ rights
Butchbaby & Co. Prevails Where Maternity Wear Fails
For many lesbian couples, starting a family can be an exciting yet daunting adventure. From donors to medical costs to understanding state legal systems, same-sex couples have more than enough
How Coming Out Brought Me Closer to My Mom
My mom and I were never close growing up. I grew up in a very religious Catholic family and homosexuality wasn’t even something anyone talked about or had the words
Department of Labor Defines “Spouse” Under FMLA
The Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule change to extend the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) benefits to all married same-sex couples, which became effective on March
Top List Tuesday: 9 Documents LGBTQ Couples Should Have
Marriage equality or not, there are certain documents every LGBTQ couple should have. Here is the list in no particular order. Please note, I only play a lawyer on
Planting the Seeds of Hope: LGBTQ Youth in the Foster Care System
It can be hard to watch what happens to the youth that age out of the system without a forever family. In addition to being a foster parent, I also
Tax Day: Tax Issues for Same-Sex Couples
Since the United States Supreme Court struck down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in June 2013, the federal government has begun to recognize same-sex marriages for
11 Tax Tips the LGBTQ Community Should Know
1. You can’t file married…unless you’re actually married. The IRS doesn’t recognize domestic partnerships or civil unions as marriage. You can only file married filing jointly or separate if your
Femme Problems 139: House Hunting
I love this city. For the past 10 years, I’ve been living out the glory of my almost lost-but-not-forgotten 20s right here in the nation’s capital. It’s the place