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When the U.S. Supreme Court acknowledged marriage equality as the law of the land, surely most Americans understood that Obergefell v. Hodges would change LGBTQ breakups, too. But as one writer points out, only slowly did some come to appreciate the meaning of divorce...
With the Supreme Court legalizing same-sex marriage and ruling that same-sex marriages must be treated as fully equivalent to opposite-sex ones, you might assume that LGBTQ+ parents would have all the same rights that heterosexual ones have. Ultimately, the courts may...
A new Marquette poll shows there is a growing support for prohibiting employment discrimination against the LGBTQ community. This comes as the Supreme Court hears two cases regarding LGBTQ employment discrimination, in which their end decision could determine whether...
As states throughout the country work to embrace diversity, Illinois just took the next step to promote inclusion within its schools. A new bill signed into law this past summer by Governor J.B. Pritzker requires schools to add LGBTQ teachings to their curriculum....
Going through a divorce is stressful enough on its own. When you and your spouse also have children together, your stress level may rise exponentially. You might be constantly worrying about their well-being and how they are holding up mentally. Additionally, you...
People who identify as transgender are able to change their birth name among friends and family, but it can be harder to change a birth name on official documents. If you are transgender, you may be uncomfortable with using your driver's license to identify yourself....
It can be a real challenge to recognize if a significant other is an abuser. The part of you that loves them does everything it can to find a reason to excuse their behavior. You may even blame yourself for what they are doing to you. It can be difficult to reach out...
When you marry someone, you share your lives together. This includes sharing your finances and making financial decisions together. But if you disagree on how to manage your finances, you can cause stress in your marriage. Stress over money can often be a major factor...