A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples

A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples
ISBN-10
0873373367
ISBN-13
9780873373364
Series
A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples
Category
Gay couples
Pages
344
Language
English
Published
1996
Publisher
Nolo
Authors
Robin Leonard, Denis Clifford, Hayden Curry

Description

America's estimated 20 million lesbians and gay men need to take specific legal steps to define and protect their relationships in the eyes of the law. This practical guide shows them how to obtain domestic partner benefits, plan for medical emergencies, buy property together, provide for each other at death and understand the practical and legal aspects of having and raising children. Includes living together contracts, sample wills and durable powers of attorney.

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