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The Gay Divorce Debate and the Fight for Equal Marital Rights
For same sex couples, divorce becomes a sought after benefit of gay marriage as states vary in applying divorce principles. In liberal states like Massachusetts California and Washington courts increasingly apply alimony custody and property rules, while conservative states like Texas and Virginia resist granting marital like standing. Lawyers note the need for a predictable process to divide property apportion debt and arrange child custody, with cases describing couples investing sweat equity without title or assets.
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Jo Ann Citron
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