Same-Sex Marriage: Celebrating Love And Equality
At Pyfrom & Reisler, P.A., we celebrate marriage equality rights and help same-sex couples in Boynton Beach and the surrounding areas navigate all of the family legal issues they encounter with empathy, compassion and clarity.
We are attorneys Cynthia Pyfrom and Jennifer Reisler, and we offer our Florida clients a personal touch during transitional times.
Legal Guidance For Same-Sex Couples
Even though same-sex marriage is now recognized nationally, same-sex couples still have unique needs related to:
- Marriage licenses and ceremonies: Some couples need to dissolve civil unions or partnership agreements that predate their legal marriage.
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements: These agreements often have to address jointly acquired property by couples who were together before same-sex marriage was legal.
- Parental rights and custody: Same-sex couples can face challenges with parental rights when one party is not biologically related to the child.
- Property and asset division: It can be difficult to divide shared property equitably due to disputes over what is considered marital property.
- Spousal support: The duration of the marital relationship versus the duration of the legal marriage can be a significant issue in same-sex divorces.
We can help you work through all of the issues your family is facing, one step at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions About Same-Sex Family Legal Issues
Here are the answers to some common issues about same-sex family law:
What legal requirements must be met to obtain a same-sex marriage license in Florida?
Both parties must be at least 18 years of age, apply in person together for the license, provide valid government photo identification and pay the license fee.
What adoption options are available for same-sex couples in Florida?
In Florida, married same-sex couples can pursue adoption through either the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) or a private agency. Second-parent adoption is also an option to establish legal ties with a partner’s biological child.
How are parental rights determined for same-sex couples?
If the couple is married, both partners are automatically considered the legal parents of any child born during the marriage. In situations where one party already has a child at the time of marriage, adoption is usually the best way for the other party to establish parental rights.
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