"In America, full legal marriage for gay couples is now available in all fifty of the states. But there are still many questions that same-sex couples should discuss before walking down the aisle. Now in a fully updated and expanded fifth edition, "Making It Legal: A Guide to Same-Sex Marriage, Domestic Partnerships & Civil Unions" by attorney-mediators Frederick Hertz and Emily Coskow show how a same-sex marriage will affect: your family if you have children; your taxes, and your responsibility for your partner's debts. "Making It Legal" also covers state laws on same-sex domestic partnerships and civil unions, and explains whether your registration will be recognized if you move to another state. Of special note is that this edition of "Making It Legal" also comes with access to a unique web page on www.nolo.com where you can stay current with thematically relevant legal updates and have access to thematically relevant podcasts and blogs. Critique: Thoroughly accessible for non-specialist general readers and a handy reference for anyone seeking an understanding of the legal rights and responsibilities associated with same-sex marriages and other forms of permanent relationships, "Making It Legal: A Guide to Same-Sex Marriage, Domestic Partnerships & Civil Unions" offers a complete course of instruction in a single volume, making it an ideal and very highly recommended addition to community and academic library collections.

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