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Survey for Married Same-Sex Couples and Federal Law

GLAD is researching the ways in which same-sex married couples continue to be impacted by the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Please include complete contact information so that we can follow up with you if necessary. All information you provide will be kept completely confidential. Thank you for sharing your story.

About You ,
  • Yes
  • No
Your Spouse ,
  • Yes
  • No
Contact Info

Please include complete contact information so we may follow up with you if necessary.

Your Household
Medical Issues
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes, it covers my spouse
  • No, it does not cover my spouse
  • Yes
  • No
Military Issues
  • Yes, I have served
  • Yes, my spouse has served
  • No, neither of us has served
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • No, I would not choose a spousal annuity option
  • Not applicable; I am/My spouse is not near retirement
  • Medal of Honor
  • Distinguished Service Cross
  • Distinguished Service Medal
  • Silver Star
  • Purple Heart
  • Retired
  • Active Duty
  • Honorably Discharged
  • Other
  • Yes
  • No
  • Unsure
Immigration
  • Yes, I am not a U.S. citizen.
  • Yes, my spouse is not a U.S. citizen.
  • No, both of us are U.S. citizens.
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • No
Death of a Spouse
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • No
Retirement
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes, there is a large difference in the amounts we receive
  • No, we receive similar amounts
  • Not applicable; one or both of us does not receive Social Security benefits
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • No
Public Safety Officers
  • Police Officer
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Firefighter
  • Probation Officer
  • Parole Officer
  • Judicial Officer
  • Corrections Officer
  • Chaplain
  • Ambulance Crew
  • Rescue Squad Staff
  • Yes
  • No
Advantaged

Sometimes the federal government's disregard for a marriage works to a couple's financial or other advantage. Please tell us if any of the following apply to you.

  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • No
Taxes
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • No
Divorce
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • No
Other Issues