Massachusetts
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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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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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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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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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Warning for Same-Sex Binational Couples
Addresses an array of complications that may arise for same-sex, binational couples.
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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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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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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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Top 10 Things You Should Know About DOMA and the U.S. Supreme Court
During its 2012-2013 session, the U.S. Supreme court will likely hear a case challenging the constitutionality of Section 3 of DOMA. Here are a few key things to know while we wait.
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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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Massachusetts Resource List
A streamlined list of GLAD's primary referrals to LGBTQ and HIV support services and organizations within Massachusetts, grouped by the type of services provided. Areas include: legal, mediation, civil rights, general health, HIV/AIDS, general LGBT, transgender, domestic violence/sexual assault, youth, housing, immigration and senior.
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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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Tax Time and Preserving Your Federal Rights
Describes the steps you can take to preserve tax refunds that DOMA has prevented because you are not able to file as married.
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Social Security and the Defense of Marriage Act: Can I Do Anything Now to Preserve My Rights? Yes!
This publication provides steps same-sex married couples can take to possibly preserve their rights to retroactive Social Security spousal or children benefits that are currently being denied because of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). If DOMA is declared unconstitutional by the United States Supreme Court or is repealed by Congress while an appeal of the denial of a Social Security benefit is still active, there is a possibility that the benefit will be granted retroactively to the original date of the application.
- Comparison of New England Anti-Bullying 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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Massachusetts’ Transgender Rights Law
What you need to know about Massachusetts' transgender non-discrimination law.
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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.
- Why BLAG’s Arguments Defending DOMA Don’t Work
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MA: Vision General de los Asuntos Legales Concernientes a Personas con VIH
Un resumen de la ley antidiscriminatoria, la ley sobre pruebas & intimidad y otras leyes relacionadas a personas que viven con VIH.
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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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MA: Generalidades de Asuntos Legales para Personas LGBT
Un resumen de los asuntos legales para gays, lesbianas, bisexuales y las personas transgéneras que viven en Massachusetts.
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Housing Discrimination - Massachusetts
Discusses issues surrounding housing discrimination and ways to counter them.
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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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Protecciones Legales Para Personas Con El VIH En El Lugar De Trabajo (MA)
Explica las leyes sobre la discriminación en el lugar del trabajo contra personas con VIH que viven en Massachussets.
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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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Discriminación en Vivienda-MA
Examina la posibilidad de discriminación en vivienda contra las personas LGBT y las personas que viven con VIH/SIDA y las maneras de combatirla.
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Recursos Para Personas con el VIH Empezando o Regresando al Trabajo (MA)
Una lista de recursos legales para una persona con VIH quien está empezando o regresando al trabajo.
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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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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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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.