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Rhode Island Marriage Guide For Same-Sex Couples
A guide about how to get married in Rhode Island, what being married in Rhode Island means in terms of protections, respect, health insurance, taxes, etc., and some things to consider before getting married. It also explains what will happen to Rhode Island civil unions now that same-sex couples will be able to marry in Rhode Island.
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Vermont LGBTQ Student Rights Brochure
A brochure highlighting the rights of LGBTQ students in Vermont and providing a resource list. Contact GLAD's Legal InfoLine if you would like print copies of this brochure.
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Rhode Island LGBTQ Student Rights Brochure
A brochure highlighting the rights of LGBTQ students in Rhode Island and providing a resource list. Contact GLAD's Legal InfoLine if you would like print copies of this brochure.
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New Hampshire LGBTQ Student Rights Brochure
A brochure highlighting the rights of LGBTQ students in New Hampshire and providing a resource list. Contact GLAD's Legal InfoLine if you would like print copies of this brochure.
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Maine LGBTQ Student Rights Brochure
A brochure highlighting the rights of LGBTQ students in Maine and providing a resource list. Contact GLAD's Legal InfoLine if you would like print copies of this brochure.
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Massachusetts LGBTQ Student Rights Brochure
A brochure highlighting the rights of LGBTQ students in Massachusetts and providing a resource list. Contact GLAD's Legal InfoLine if you would like print copies of this brochure.
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Connecticut LGBTQ Student Rights Brochure
A brochure highlighting the rights of LGBTQ students in Connecticut and providing a resource list. Contact GLAD's Legal InfoLine if you would like print copies of this brochure.
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Rights of LGBTQ Youth in Vermont
An overview of the rights LGBTQ youth have in Vermont in schools, the child welfare system and the juvenile justice system, as well as a list of youth-related resources.
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Rights of LGBTQ Youth in New Hampshire
An overview of the rights of LGBTQ youth have in New Hampshire in schools, the child welfare system and the juvenile justice system, as well as a list of youth-related resources.
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Rights of LGBTQ Youth in Connecticut
An overview of the rights of LGBTQ youth have in Connecticut in schools, the child welfare system and the juvenile justice system, as well as a list of youth-related resources.
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Rights of LGBTQ Youth in Massachusetts
An overview of the rights of LGBTQ youth have in Massachusetts in schools, the child welfare system and the juvenile justice system, as well as a list of youth-related resources.
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Rights of LGBTQ Youth in Maine
An overview regarding the rights that LGBTQ youth have in Maine in schools, the child welfare system, the juvenile justice system, as well as a list of youth-related resources.
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Rights of LGBTQ Youth in Rhode Island
An overview regarding the rights that LGBTQ youth have in Rhode Island in schools, the child welfare system and the juvenile justice system, as well as a list of youth-related resources.
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Hey LGBT Students!
A flyer providing brief highlights of LGBT students' rights.
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Immigration Issues and Resources
Touches upon issues that LGBT immigrants might experience and provides resources to address these issues.
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Legal Q&A for Kids of Trans Parents
Provides legal answers to common questions about kids of transgender parents.
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Maine Joint Adoption Practice and Procedure in Light of Adoption of M.A.: Second Parent Adoption
This document is intended to assist members of the public who are considering joint adoption when a child is already a member of the family.
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How to Change the Last Name on Your Passport
How to change the last name on your passport using your marriage or civil union certificate.
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Wedding Resources
A list of resources for couples who are planning weddings.
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Domestic Partnership Benefits Still Matter in the Age of Equal Marriage
Examines the differences between domestic partnerships and marriage in respect to LGBT employment benefits.
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Navigating Income Taxes for Married Same-Sex Couples
Provides information for discussing the complicated issue of income-tax with a qualified professional.
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Taxes on Employment Benefits for Same-Sex Spouses
Examines possible taxes on employment benefits for same-sex spouses.
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Civil Marriage vs Civil Unions
Examines the practical and philosophical differences between civil unions and civil marriage.
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Warning for Same-Sex Binational Couples
Addresses an array of complications that may arise for same-sex, binational couples.
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Legal Planning for Same-Sex Couples
A brief overview of some legal issues for LGBT couples when they begin estate planning.
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Transgender Legal Issues in New England
Discusses a myriad of legal issues that may arise for transgender persons in the New England area.
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Recent Gains in New England Transgender Anti-Discrimination Law
Examines GLAD's work in New England to fight discrimination against transgender people.
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How to Get Married in Vermont
A guide explaining both how to get married in Vermont and addressing issues that might arise for LGBT people looking to get married.
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How to Get Married in Massachusetts
A guide explaining both how to get married in Massachusetts and addressing issues that might arise for LGBT people looking to get married.
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How to Get Married in Connecticut
A guide explaining both how to get married in Connecticut and addressing issues that might arise for LGBT people looking to get married.
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Canadian Marriage FAQ
A comprehensive guide of answers to frequently asked questions about getting married in Canada.
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How to Get Married in New Hampshire
A guide explaining both how to get married in New Hampshire and addressing issues that might arise for LGBT people looking to get married.
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NH: Overview of Legal Issues for Lesbians, Gay Men, Bisexuals, and Transgender People
An overview of anti-discrimination law, family law, hate crimes, and students' rights for LGBT people in New Hampshire.
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CT: Overview of Legal Issues for Lesbians, Gay Men, Bisexuals, and Transgender People
An overview of anti-discrimination law, family law, hate crimes, and students' rights for LGBT people in Connecticut.
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VT: Overview of Legal Issues for Lesbians, Gay Men, Bisexuals, and Transgender People
An overview of anti-discrimination law, family law, hate crimes, and students' rights for LGBT people in Vermont.
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RI: Overview of Legal Issues for Lesbians, Gay Men, Bisexuals, and Transgender People
An overview of anti-discrimination law, family law, hate crimes, and students' rights for LGBT people in Rhode Island.
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MA: Overview of Legal Issues for Lesbians, Gay Men, Bisexuals, and Transgender People
Overview of legal issues for gay men, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people in Massachusetts. Issues addressed include anti-discrimination law, family law, hate crimes, sex laws, police issues and student rights.
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ME: Overview of Legal Issues for Lesbians, Gay Men, Bisexuals, and Transgender People
An overview of anti-discrimination law, family law, hate crimes, and students' rights for LGBT people in Maine.
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Same-Sex Spousal Health Benefits in MA After Goodridge
Examines spousal benefits for same sex couples in Massachusetts after the case Goodridge v. Department of Public Health.
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Adoption Questions and Answers
A comprehensive question and answer guide that addresses rights, resources, and issues of adoption for LGBT parents.
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Pedersen v. Office of Personnel Management FAQ
A list of frequently asked questions and their answers about GLAD's case, Pedersen v. Office of Personnel Management.
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Gill et al. v. OPM et al. Frequently Asked Questions
Answers frequently asked questions about GLAD's case, Gill et al. v. Office of Personnel Management, which seeks to challenge Section 3 of the the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
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MA: Overview of Legal Issues for People with HIV
An overview of anti-discrimination law, testing & privacy laws, and other laws related to people who are living with HIV/AIDS in Massachusetts.
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Anti-LGBT Violence and Harassment
Discusses violence and harassment against LGBT people and legal courses of action.
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Transgender Rights in Maine: Progress in Action
A discussion of the progress made and the progress that needs to made in respect to transgender rights in Maine.
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Rhode Island Married Same-Sex Couples: Advocating for Yourself in the Workplace
A rough step-by-step guide instructing same-sex couples on how to advocate for themselves in the Rhode Island workplace.
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Tips for People Experiencing Sexual Orientation Harassment
A list of tips for people who may be experiencing harassment based on their real or perceived sexual orientation.
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Connecticut: Legal Protections for Transgender People
Describes the protections transgender people have in Connecticut now that "gender identity or expression" has been added to all the anti-discrimination laws.
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Massachusetts Rights of LGBT Public School Students
Examines the rights and protections of LGBT students in Massachusetts public schools.
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Marriage Tips and Traps
Addresses the trickier, more technical aspects that LGBT persons should be aware of in relation to marriage. This guide includes discussion on divorce.
- Rhode Island: Your Government Respects Your Marriage
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Transgender Resources
A list of resources that can help to address issues concerning transgender individuals.
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Resources for Prisoners and Ex-Offenders in New England
A list of resources for prisoners and ex-offenders in the New England area.
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Resources for Prisoners and Ex-Offenders Outside of New England
A list of resources for prisoners and ex-offenders outside of the New England area.
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Maine Resource List
A streamlined list of GLAD's primary referrals to LGBTQ and HIV support services and organizations within Maine, grouped by the type of services provided. Areas include: civil rights, general legal services, HIV/AIDS, other health/disability, domestic violence/sexual assault, youth/schools, transgender and religion.
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O’Donnabhain Win
In, O'Donnabhain v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, GLAD won the right of transgender people to get treatment of GID qualified as medical care. This is a summary of that case.
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Highlights from the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
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Civil Marriage and Freedom of Religion
A discussion of how freedom of religion and civil marriage can impact one another.
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Marriage: A History of Change
Delineates the broad history of marriage equality.
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Separation, Divorce and Marriage Equality
Analyzes the issues of separation and divorce for same-sex couples.
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AMA Resolution Fact Sheet
Provides information about the American Medical Association's decision to support private and public health insurers to cover people with Gender Identity Disorder.
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CT: Overview of Legal Issues for People with HIV
An overview of anti-discrimination law, testing & privacy laws, and other laws related to people who are living with HIV/AIDS in Connecticut.
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ME: Overview of Legal Issues for People with HIV
An overview of anti-discrimination law, testing & privacy laws, and other laws related to people who are living with HIV/AIDS in Maine.
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RI: Overview of Legal Issues for People with HIV
An overview of anti-discrimination law, testing & privacy laws, and other laws related to people who are living with HIV/AIDS in Rhode Island.
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VT: Overview of Legal Issues for People with HIV
An overview of anti-discrimination law, testing & privacy laws, and other laws related to people who are living with HIV/AIDS in Vermont.
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NH: Overview of Legal Issues for People with HIV
An overview of anti-discrimination law, testing & privacy laws, and other laws related to people who are living with HIV/AIDS in New Hampshire.
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Massachusetts Students: What To Do If You’re Being Bullied
A guide to LGBT students on course of action if they are being bullied in public schools.
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Protecting Families: Standards for LGBT Families
Examines important issues concerning LGBT parents and the custody of their children.
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Selected Bibliography of Recent Co-Parent Cases
A selected bibliography of case law relevant to co-parent adoption.
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Bibliography of Adoption Cases
A list of relevant case law in regards to adoption by LGBT parents.
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Housing Discrimination - Massachusetts
Discusses issues surrounding housing discrimination and ways to counter them.
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FAQ Regarding the Statements of the U.S. Department of Justice Regarding DOMA Section 3
In February 2011 the US Department of Justice announced they would no longer defend DOMA, this publication addresses the implications of the DOJ's decision.
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Domestic Partnership Benefits Overview
An overview of the rights accorded to those who are in domestic partnerships.
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Intention to Remarry Form
Informational copy of the intention to remarry form for the Massachusetts Commonwealth.
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Intention of Marriage Form
Informational copy of the intention of marriage form for the Massachusetts Commonwealth.
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Bragdon v. Abbott Q&A
A brief question and answer guide to address the impact of the HIV supreme court case, Bragdon v. Abbott.
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Disability Benefits
A guide to long term disability benefits.
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US Passport Name Change Manual
A technical manual for attorneys to successfully make name changes to passports.
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Federal Provisions Dealing with Marriage (GAO Summary)
Examines the fiscal benefits denied to same-sex couples because of DOMA including employment benefits, social security, and tax benefits.
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Supreme Court Support for State Sovereignty Over Family Law
A list of case law from the United States Supreme Court that demonstrates support for state sovereignty over family law.
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Resources for People with HIV Who are Entering or Re-entering the Workplace (MA)
A list of resources for people with HIV who are entering or re-entering the workplace in Massachusetts.
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Domestic Violence Issues
Provides information and resources for LGBT persons who may be experiencing domestic violence.
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The Legal Rights of Public School Students and Teachers in MA
A discussion of the legal rights of public school students and teachers in Massachusetts.
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Property Division Issues in Non-Marital Relationships
Provides a list of case law relevant to property division issues in non-marital relationships.
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Legal Protections for People with HIV in the Workplace (MA)
An overview of legal protections for people living in Massachusetts with HIV in the workplace.
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MA - Transgender Youth Flyer
A brief flyer explaining some of the rights and protections that transgender students have in public schools.
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Domestic Partnership Benefits: Equal Pay for Equal Work
Discusses employment benefits for LGBT persons in relation to domestic partnerships.
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Transgender Students’ Use of Bathrooms and Locker Rooms
A brief discussion of the right of transgender students to use bathrooms that match their gender identity in school.
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Bibliography of Custody and Visitation Cases
A list of relevant case law in regard to custody and visitation of LGBT parents and their children.