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November 11, 2014
Published by Gary Gottfried at November 11, 2014
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Ohio Remains in the Headlines for Same-Sex Marriage & Divorce

On August 6, 2014, we suggested that oral arguments taking place in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals could offer some clarity with respect to same-sex marriage in Ohio. Three months later, the decision issued by the 6th Circuit may indeed offer at least short-term clarity. But the pivotal decision likely creates an opportunity for further litigation on the issue […]
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August 1, 2014
Published by Gary Gottfried at August 1, 2014
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Possible Clarity Coming for Same-Sex Divorce in Columbus

August 6, 2014, could be a significant day for legal issues regarding gay marriage and divorce in Ohio. Oral arguments in several appellate cases relating to same-sex marriage will be heard by United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on that date, possibly resulting in new precedent for Ohio courts to consider in matters of same-sex divorce. Gay […]
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February 3, 2014
Published by Gary Gottfried at February 3, 2014
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IRS releases FAQs and Answers on Same-Sex Tax Issues

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released new guidelines on how it will treat, for tax purposes, same-sex partners. The most relevant questions are: Q1. When are individuals of the same sex lawfully married for federal tax purposes? A1. For federal tax purposes, the IRS looks to state or foreign law to determine whether individuals are married. The IRS has […]
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December 30, 2013
Published by Gary Gottfried at December 30, 2013
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Decision on Same-Sex Marriages in Ohio

On December 23, 2013 the United States District Court for the Western Division of Ohio in the case of Obergefell v Wymyslo Case No 1:13-cv-501 Ohio declared that Article XV Sec 11 and Ohio Revised Code 3101.01(C) are unconstitutional in that these sections of Ohio law violated the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution. The Court found that same […]
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August 24, 2013
Published by Gary Gottfried at August 24, 2013
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Same Sex Divorce Granted in Ohio

In the days and weeks since the Supreme Court’s decision on same-sex marriages, Hancock County granted a same-sex marriage between two women.  In the case in Hancock County, both women were married in Jamestown, New York. Subsequent to their marriage they moved to Ohio. Thereafter they sought to terminate their marriage by filing a divorce in Hancock County, Ohio.  A […]
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November 11, 2014
Published by Gary Gottfried at November 11, 2014
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Ohio Remains in the Headlines for Same-Sex Marriage & Divorce

On August 6, 2014, we suggested that oral arguments taking place in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals could offer some clarity with respect to same-sex marriage in Ohio. Three months later, the decision issued by the 6th Circuit may indeed offer at least short-term clarity. But the pivotal decision likely creates an opportunity for further litigation on the issue […]
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August 1, 2014
Published by Gary Gottfried at August 1, 2014
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Possible Clarity Coming for Same-Sex Divorce in Columbus

August 6, 2014, could be a significant day for legal issues regarding gay marriage and divorce in Ohio. Oral arguments in several appellate cases relating to same-sex marriage will be heard by United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on that date, possibly resulting in new precedent for Ohio courts to consider in matters of same-sex divorce. Gay […]
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February 3, 2014
Published by Gary Gottfried at February 3, 2014
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IRS releases FAQs and Answers on Same-Sex Tax Issues

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released new guidelines on how it will treat, for tax purposes, same-sex partners. The most relevant questions are: Q1. When are individuals of the same sex lawfully married for federal tax purposes? A1. For federal tax purposes, the IRS looks to state or foreign law to determine whether individuals are married. The IRS has […]
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December 30, 2013
Published by Gary Gottfried at December 30, 2013
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Decision on Same-Sex Marriages in Ohio

On December 23, 2013 the United States District Court for the Western Division of Ohio in the case of Obergefell v Wymyslo Case No 1:13-cv-501 Ohio declared that Article XV Sec 11 and Ohio Revised Code 3101.01(C) are unconstitutional in that these sections of Ohio law violated the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution. The Court found that same […]
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August 24, 2013
Published by Gary Gottfried at August 24, 2013
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Same Sex Divorce Granted in Ohio

In the days and weeks since the Supreme Court’s decision on same-sex marriages, Hancock County granted a same-sex marriage between two women.  In the case in Hancock County, both women were married in Jamestown, New York. Subsequent to their marriage they moved to Ohio. Thereafter they sought to terminate their marriage by filing a divorce in Hancock County, Ohio.  A […]
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