Tag Archives: same sex

Welcome 2013

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Randy Kessler
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Court decided resolution is never as good as a result agreed to by the people involved. And that can best be accomplished if we act civilly. Continue reading →

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NY Federal Court holds DOMA unconstitutional

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Randy Kessler
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I was interviewed today (October 21, 2012) on CNN about the new Federal Court decision declaring section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional (click here to see the interview: http://youtu.be/TErI_O9nQ6E). Continue reading →

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Chairing the Family Law Section of the ABA has been an honor

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Randy Kessler
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I have been so fortunate to have been able to serve as Chair of the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association for the 2011-2012 term.  I cannot believe the year is drawing to a close.  To have been … Continue reading →

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First Ever GA ICLE Same Sex Legal Seminar

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Randy Kessler
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The next panel will cover the status of gay marriage and civil unions in the United States, interaction between federal and state law regarding same sex marriage, the portability of marriage and (un)availability of divorce and rights and remedies not available to gay couples where marriage or civil unions are not recognized. Continue reading →

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Gay Marriage Issues are everywhere, not just NY

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Randy Kessler
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But if DOMA is overturned by the new “Respect for Marriage” act, then would Georgia be violating the full faith and credit clause of the U.S. Constitution if it did not recognize and enforce a valid “gay divorce”? Continue reading →

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DOMA no longer to be defended by Federal Government

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Randy Kessler
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The Obama administration moved closer to officially recognizing the right of same sex couples to marry. Continue reading →

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Another foot in (or out) the door for gay marriage (or at least for gay divorce)

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Randy Kessler
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A very interesting case from Texas is in the news. A lesbian couple left texas to get married in Massachussetts. They returned to Texas and subsequently sought, and obtained a divorce. The Texas Attorney General then intervened, but so far … Continue reading →

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