Kevin Cathcart, Executive Director of Lambda Legal, talks to Bloomberg Law’s Lee Pacchia about yesterday’s US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruling regarding same-sex marriage. The appeals court affirmed a lower court ruling that held California’s Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage, violated the US Constitution. The narrowness of the ruling makes it more likely it will survive any appeals, he says.
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- Effective Co-Parenting: Getting Beyond Conflict for the Sake of the Children November 7, 2023Most clients that choose mediation or the collaborative law processes prioritize the health and welfare of their children because they understand that their children continue to need their love, support and guidance when separating into two homes. Sometimes professional help is needed when developing the best possible co-parenting agreement for the children. The agreement addresses […]
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- House passes bill to raise minimum marriage age to 18, sending it to governor May 13, 2024From New Hampshire Bulletin: The New Hampshire House passed a bill Thursday raising the legal age of marriage to 18, sending the legislation to Gov. Chris Sununu’s desk after years of advocacy. Senate Bill 359, which passed 192-174, states that...
- Mother's Day and the changing face of family dynamics and custody arrangements May 12, 2024From ABA Journal: Since I founded my firm, the Moore Family Law Group, in 2008, I’ve witnessed the evolution of American family dynamics. I’ve also seen firsthand how these shifting dynamics have influenced court decisions and legal strategies. In the...