Category Archives: Civil Unions / Gay Marriage

Far Reaching Effects of New York’s Legalization of Gay Marriage

Posted on July 1st, 2011 by Karen Pinkert-Lieb

The New York State legislature and Governor Andrew Cuomo legalized same-sex marriage for the state of New York on June 24, 2011. A same-sex marriage bill known as the Marriage Equality Act passed the State Senate by a vote of … Continue reading →

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Civil Unions and Employment Benefits Issues in Illinois

Posted on June 7th, 2011 by Dorothy A. Voigt

The Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act went into effect on June 1, 2011.   A civil union creates a legal relationship between two persons of either the same or opposite sex who now may be defined as a … Continue reading →

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First Divorce Filing For Same Sex Couple in Illinois

Posted on June 2nd, 2011 by Karen Pinkert-Lieb

As of June 1, 2011, same-sex couples are permitted to apply for civil union licenses under the new Civil Union Act.  On the same historic date, another same-sex couple was filing for a divorce. On Wednesday, June 1st, Mark Bayer … Continue reading →

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What You Need to Know About Civil Unions in Illinois

Posted on March 7th, 2011 by Sarane C. Siewerth

On January 31, 2011, Governor Pat Quinn signed into law the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act, thereby making Illinois the 18th U.S. jurisdiction to pass legislation establishing a legal basis for some form of same-sex family relationships.  … Continue reading →

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