North carolina and gay marriage
NC Same-Sex Marriage Legal FAQs
Now that same-sex couples possess the freedom to marry in North Carolina and their marriages (no matter where performed) will be recognized by North Carolina and the federal government, Haas & Associates, P.A. has compiled a guide to answer some frequently asked questions about Marriage, Divorce and Parentage for lgbtq+ spouses in North Carolina. Please note: This brief overview is not intended to provide individualized legal advice. For further communication, contact Haas & Associates, P.A. by phone at or contact us.
Marriage
Q: If I am already married in another state, what undertake I have to do to be married in North Carolina?
Answer: Nothing. North Carolina now recognizes valid gay marriages from all other states. You do not need to remarry your spouse in North Carolina.
If I partner my partner, will he/she then be entitled to half my retirement if we get divorced?
Answer: All income earned during a marriage in NC is marital, and there is a presumption that all marital assets will be divided equally. This means that all funds that y
Marriage Equality Arrives in North Carolina
by Ianthe Metzger •
WASHINGTON – Today Federal Judge Max O. Cogburn Jr. dictated against North Carolina’s constitutional amendment banning marriage equality, making North Carolina the latest state to view such a ban struck down since the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its historic marriage judgments last June. In General Synod of the Combined Church of Christ v. Cooper, the United Church of Christ, who sued the state on behalf of same-sex couples, argued that North Carolina’s prohibit on marriage equality violates the U.S. Constitution. In his injunction, Judge Max O. Cogburn Jr. wrote, “The issue before this court is neither a political issue nor a moral issue. It is a legal issue and it is clear as a matter of what is now settled rule in the Fourth Circuit that North Carolina laws prohibiting same sex marriage, refusing to recognize matching sex marriages originating elsewhere, and/or threatening to penalize those who would solemnize such marriages, are unconstitutional.”
“According to today’s District Court ruling and two
Marriage in North Carolina
Marriage is a important commitment. Marriage is also a legal contract.
Marriage results in many legal consequences that people contemplating marriage should address before getting married. The leading way to be assured that you have addressed these relevant issues is to consult with an attorney who has expertise in family law. You should do this well in advance of marrying as it could obtain several weeks, or even months, to draft and finalize necessary documents to address your relevant legal needs.
Prior to contemplating marriage, you may not possess previously had any reason to consult with an attorney; however, your marriage changes your legal status in many ways. When either spouse has children, or a dependent spouse from a prior marriage, obligations for past and future family assist can be complex. When one party has significantly more assets than the other prior to marrying, a premarital agreement should be considered.
Before you find married, you should decide how to best handle your separate property so that you undertake not unintentionally co
News
At a time when the federal government is moving in a direction toward the acceptance and legal recognition of lesbian and gay couples, specifically notable in the current administration’s refusal to defend the Federal Defense of Marriage Act in pending lawsuits, North Carolina may be taking a step in the opposite direction.
On Tuesday, September 13, , the North Carolina Senate voted to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot in May seeking to further ban gay marriage in North Carolina. The House approved the initiative the day before, by a vote of If approved by voters, the amendment would become powerful January 1,
At the outset of this discussion, it is worth noting that North Carolina commandment does not presently let or recognize gay marriage. General Statute § specifically provides: “Marriages, whether created by common law, contracted, or performed outside of North Carolina, between individuals of the same gender are not valid in North Carolina.” Since that law went into consequence on June 1, , it has not been challenged in any North Carolina appellate court.
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