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How Supreme Court Marriage Ruling Affects Gay Couples’ Finances

The Supreme Court’s decision to allow same- sex marriage nationwide will remove tax and personal finance headaches that have bedeviled gay couples. The 5-4 decision by the court (Obergefell v. Hodges) is a particularly significant victory for many residents of …

Federal Judge Blocks Granting Family Leave to Same-Sex Couples in Texas

The U.S. was barred by a federal judge from immediately enforcing a new rule that would grant Family and Medical Leave Act benefits to same-sex couples. Texas sued the U.S. last week, claiming that the government’s definition of spouses would …

Federal Judge: Virginia’s Gay-Marriage Ban Unconstitutional

Virginia’s ban on gay marriage was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge who said it violated the equal-protection rights of the state’s residents including couples married legally in other states. The ruling, which won’t take effect until any appeals are …