Respect For Marriage Act Signed Into Law!!

It’s been awhile since we’ve posted an update, but the historic Respect for Marriage Act certainly is worthy of a new post!

Yesterday, President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act, which protects the marriages of same-sex couples. The Respect for Marriage Act also officially ended the Defense of Marriage Act, which was the law that prevented same-sex couples from petitioning for immigration benefits (among other terrible consequences of that law).

After the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade, many of our clients were concerned that same-sex marriage was next on the Supreme Court’s radar. The Respect for Marriage Act will protect same-sex marriages from the Supreme Court’s right wing justices, and protect our clients and their loved ones and their abilities to live their lives freely and happily.

Here’s a bit more information if you’d like to read more about the Respect for Marriage Act. And please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!