Society has largely gained a better understanding of LGBTQ issues -- including the fact that membership in that class is not a “lifestyle” or a “choice.” Gender-identity is not purely binary nor fixed by outward sexual characteristics and -- just like sexual...
LGBTQ Law
LGBTQ discrimination impacts a quarter of the population group
In many ways, such as the widespread legalization of same-sex marriage, it is clear that the United States is growing more accommodating to the LGBTQ community. However, it’s also obvious that not everyone in the country is on board with these changes, and LGBTQ...
Why people in the LGBTQ community need to create an estate plan
Anyone old enough to have a spouse, a home, children and/or significant personal property should probably have an estate plan or at least a will. However, a lot of people put off the process because the probate courts can at disburse their property if they die without...
Is there a domestic violence crisis in the LGBT community?
If you were to talk to the average person about domestic violence, they will probably picture a heterosexual couple where the man physically abuses the woman or the wife is verbally and emotionally abusive of her husband. Very few people think about the possibility of...
Is Domestic Violence Against Transgender People On The Rise?
Domestic violence has been on the rise among the transgender community in 2020 and into 2021. On top of that, there is still job discrimination and discrimination against them for being a part of the LGBTQ+ community. In June of 2020, a landmark ruling from the United...
Changing your gender marker and name: Get the right help
As someone who is part of the LGBTQ+ community, it may be your wish to change your name. You may even want to change your gender and name along with it. It is a good idea to change your gender marker along with your name change if you are at that stage of your...
Retirement and estate planning differences matter for LGBTQ+ couples
As an LGBT+ couple, you want to look at how your differences might still work against you. The United States finally recognized the right for LGBT+ couples to marry several years ago, but there are still many people who have suffered from personal, financial and...
Same-sex couples can have unique estate planning considerations
Same-sex couples can get married legally just like heterosexual couples. While this is a wonderful change to previous laws, the world is still playing catch-up in many cases. As such, estate planning strategies that work well for heterosexual couples might not be as...
Workplace discrimination for LGBTQ people
If you are an LGBTQ person, you have likely suffered harassment and discrimination at some point. It may well have happened in your workplace. For many years, some employers have felt free to discriminate against LGBTQ employees because the law did not specifically...
Medical powers of attorney for unmarried LGBTQ couples
In the past few years, with the mass legalization of LGBTQ marriage, same-sex couples have begun tying the knot more often. One of the positive side-effects of this is that it can help them if one has a medical emergency. If only direct family members are allowed to...
