Recent Posts in Gay & Lesbian Issues Category
Posted on Jul 30, 2011 By Claery & Green
Since its neighbor, University City, created a domestic partnership registry, Olivette City is now considering a registry for its populace as well. Should the measure come to pass, Olivette City will ...
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Posted on Jul 22, 2011 By Claery & Green
Some Americans are rallying behind a Venezuelan man and his American husband, asking the US government to allow him to stay in this country. The man in question has been legally married to his husband ...
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Posted on Jan 14, 2011 By Claery & Green
A substantial step towards recognizing same-sex marriages was taken this week in New Mexico after the Attorney General wrote an opinion about the topic. He believes that same-sex marriages obtained ...
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Posted on Jul 3, 2010 By Brett Shaad, Attorney at Law, Claery and Green, LLP
Being a zealous advocate means to speak on behalf of the client with the utmost respect and passion for his or her case. This opportunity is the client's day in court, which is a cherished ...
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Posted on Jun 12, 2010 By Kyle Puro, Attorney at Law, Claery and Green, LLP
Family law encompasses a wide variety of legal issues such as: child custody , support payments, divorce , domestic partnerships and restraining orders . As a family law attorney you are called upon ...
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Posted on May 3, 2010 By Jim Green; JD, LLM, Attorney at Law
I just wanted to take a moment to thank Claery and Green's clients for providing me with an opportunity to meet their needs. Helping people who are going through difficult times has always been a deep ...
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Posted on Apr 25, 2010 By Nicole Negron (and Lance Claery), Attorneys at Law
Domestic violence is an issue that plagues many relationships. Domestic violence is not restricted to heterosexual couples. The gay and lesbian community is also affected. Unfortunately when acts of ...
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Posted on Apr 6, 2010 By Claery & Green
CNN reported that the Pentagon will start to ease its enforcement of the military's "don't ask, don't tell policy" that prohibits gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military. The decision to ...
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Posted on Mar 17, 2010 By Claery & Green
A lesbian couple from Santa Cruz has agreed to settle their paternity suit regarding their twin sons. The case centers around Kim T. Smith and Maggie Quale, who were joined in a committment ceremony ...
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Posted on Feb 26, 2010 By Claery & Green
A Vermont judge has issued an arrest warrant for a woman involved in a same-sex custody battle. Janet Jenkins asked the court for help after her former partner, Lisa Miller, disappeared with their ...
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Posted on Feb 22, 2010 By Claery & Green
A case out of Texas poses an important question to all same-sex couples who reside in California: What happens when a gay or lesbian couple is married in a state that recognizes same-sex marriage, but ...
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Posted on Oct 27, 2009 By Lance Claery
Experiencing domestic violence is one of the most horrific experiences a person will ever endure. Domestic violence is especially egregious because it is a torturous act committed by someone who may ...
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Posted on Oct 13, 2009 By Lance Claery
Going through a difficult divorce ? Disagreeing with your ex about child custody and visitation ? Dealing with domestic violence ? Ending a domestic partnership ? Fighting over child support or ...
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