Category: News-Events

Same-sex couples and immigration

http://thinkprogress.org/immigration/2013/06/26/2220411/doma-immigration-judge-stops-deportation/ Yesterday, the Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which stated that marriage was between a man and a woman. Within 30 minutes of the release of the Supreme Court’s ruling, the ruling was already directly impacting the lives of those legally married same-sex couples.  In an amazingly fast reaction, an … Continue reading Same-sex couples and immigration

What a traffic ticket will really cost you

http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013-05-14/business/39254600_1_car-insurance-14-percent-16-percent We know that most people will get a traffic ticket at some point and that some people will just go ahead and pay the ticket. If they do that, it may end up costing them much more than the ticket states. On top of the court costs and fines, there is most likely going … Continue reading What a traffic ticket will really cost you

Rules Keep disabled Newlyweds apart

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/disabled-newlyweds-forced-live-article-1.1337788 Both of the newlyweds live in a group home due to mentally disabilities but can’t live together as husband and wife due to the rules forbidding them from sharing a room. A federal lawsuit has been filed to allow for a place for them to live together.

Ky Same-sex case to be a landmark

http://www.wlky.com/news/local-news/louisville-news/court-to-decide-if-spousal-privilege-can-be-invoked-for-same-sex-couples/-/9718340/20452184/-/157q3yh/-/index.html Even if Kentucky doesn’t recognize their marriage, they are married in another state and it will come down to whether or not the Court here will allow one spouse to testify against another spouse when she has invoked spousal privilege. If they were a opposite sex married couple the court would have to allow … Continue reading Ky Same-sex case to be a landmark

DOMA struck down

Today, the US Supreme Court has ruled that DOMA (The Defense of Marriage Act) is unconstitutional and that married couples of any gender are entitled to the same protections as to opposite sex married couples. http://templatelab.com/supreme-court-us-vs-windsor/ Of course, Kentucky has an amendment which bans same sex marriage, so that will have to be addressed next. … Continue reading DOMA struck down

Same-Sex bankruptcy case

In light of the ongoing US Supreme Court cases regarding marriage, I thought should talk about a case I have that is ongoing.  I represent two gentlemen who were married in New York and filed bankruptcy in Louisville Kentucky. After briefs, motions and hearings, my clients have the only same-sex marriage that is currently recognized … Continue reading Same-Sex bankruptcy case