Gay divorce cases complicated by differences in state, federal law

August 11, 2008

Myrtle Beach Sun News
August 10, 2008
Gay couples' divorces are bringing many new wrinkles to the field of family law, raising questions that are sure to be litigated for years. The cases are complicated because of vast differences in state and federal law. In short, federal law trumps state law and can eliminate benefits that a state might want to extend. [Link]