Same-sex Marriage – Chicago Immigration Lawyer

Marriage Equality for Same-Sex Couples in Illinois

December 22, 2013
Divorce & Family Law, Same-sex Marriage

The Definition of the Institution of Marriage has officially been changed. In June of 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to strike down a provision of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) as unconstitutional which stated the definition of marriage is between a man and a woman for the purpose of receiving federal benefits.

U.S. Immigration Changes Its Policy on Same-Sex Couples

October 10, 2012
Divorce & Family Law, Immigration & Naturalization Law, Immigration Policy and Reform, News, Same-Sex Couples, Same-sex Marriage

President Obama has directed immigration officials to recognize same-sex partners as family members in deportation cases. According to recent reports, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano notified immigrations and customs offices to interpret the phrase “family relationships” to include long-term, same-sex…