75 posts tagged Remarriage

Here's something I didn't know: In 1967, the United States Supreme Court, in the case of Loving v. Virginia, finally got around to striking down state laws that made it crime for people of two different races to marry. It was not a courageous move because, at that time, of the 16 states which still had anti-miscegenation laws on the books, very few enforced them.

Yesterday the California Supreme Court declared state statutes that defined marriage as being between a man and a woman as unconstitutional (by reference to the Californian Constitution). In In re Marriage Cases (Cal.

Afternoon Delight Posted on May 16, 2008. I was enough of a geeky 12 year old that despite merciless teasing from my peers, I loved the Starland Vocal Band’s song Afternoon Delight I had no idea what the song meant and my ignorance was further compounded by the several conspiring facts: 1) Despite

The Republican-dominated California Supreme Court ruled 4-3 in In re Marriage Cases (2008) that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry, making it the second state after Massachusetts to allow same-sex marriage (NY Time article). I am overjoyed to have and know friends who wanted to get married but couldn't, can now do so in California.

The opinion in In re Marriage Cases was released about a half hour ago. I haven't had time to read through it, but early on the Court announced its decision like this: [W]e conclude that, under this state's Constitution, the constitutionally based right to marry properly must be understood to encompass

Listen to Talking About Wealth and Personal Finance. This week on Hull on Estates Suzanna and Ian review the pullout in March 18th's New York Times and talk about the importance of dialog before and after death. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog.

Chances are if you are a newly married couple for the second time, either one or both of you have children from a previous marriage. May I say “I wish you patience”!  Whenever Nate and I would go through a ”rough patch” and that was often…  we would look at each other, roll our eyes and “chant” over and over, “We have to be patient”.

Just saw Baabul. For most who won’t remember, it’s the movie with Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukherjee dealing with widow remarriage. The movie didn’t work at the box- office or with me, but the concept clicked. I am lucky. In my immediate and extended family I haven’t seen death strike anyone at a really young age.

I’m Skinny enough, Married enough, and Gosh Darnit - People Hate Me for That. Posted on May 10, 2008. Friends and Vistors 8,743 visits since January 2008 Top Clicks None Search for: Featured Topicsaging air travel Angelina Jolie Babycenter Barack Obama birthdays blogging Canadian

Sister-Wife Posted on May 9, 2008. Friends and Vistors 8,659 visits since January 2008 Top Clicks None Search for: Featured Topicsaging air travel Angelina Jolie Babycenter Barack Obama birthdays blogging Canadian immigration Devils Den Eastern Promises Facebook family Fort