Unfortunately, being in a same-sex relationship can be frustrating mentally, emotionally, and even legally. Luckily, the legal part can be helped with a family law practice that works with the LBGTQ community. You don't have to just accept legal issues, there really shouldn't be any, you have the same rights as everyone else. Here are just a few issues a lawyer can help you with if you are facing a legal issue.

Marriage

Same-sex marriages are allowed in all 50 states, according to the Supreme Court. However, some states still have laws that do not allow it. Of course, federal law overrides state laws. If you are having trouble getting a marriage license or finding someone to officiate the marriage, a lawyer can help. In most cases, a simple letter or call from your lawyer to the office that is giving you a hard time will take care of things.

Divorce

Every marriage has its problems. Some of them are too big to overcome. When this happens and divorce is requested things can get nasty between the partners. When it is a same-sex marriage, things can become even more complicated. This is especially true when the couple lived together before marriage because marriage was not allowed. Your lawyers will need to determine what property belongs to the couple together and what one partner can claim solely. Of course, this may lead to arguments that will need a legal mediator to settle. Your lawyers can act as mediators.

Child Custody

When there are children involved in a same-sex marriage, the child may have been adopted by both partners or have one of the partners as a biological parent. This can get tough during a divorce. It is helpful if both parents are on the same page, but when things get emotional, they also get mean. The best way to settle a problem regarding child custody is to have your lawyer mediate. If the child is old enough they may have their opinions and feelings taken into consideration, but the child will need to discuss this with the attorney without the presence of either parent. 

When two people fall in love and decide to share their lives together things can get complicated legally. Whether you decide to simply live together or get married you should set up some type of legally binding documentation as far as the legal stuff. While it may take some of the magic out of the relationship, a good family law attorney will work to try and keep things magical.

Reach out to a family law attorney near you to learn more.