Religion & Law

Dueling Marriage Marketers Gear Up for Court Fight
Sometimes love just isn?t enough, especially when economic times are trying. A trademark feud has been brewing between two marriage counseling services, and it?s starting to get ugly...

Both Sides in California’s Gay Marriage Fight See a Long Court Battle Ahead
Both Sides in California’s Gay Marriage Fight See a Long Court Battle Ahead

The Same Sex Marriage Fight in California ... and a Sign Off
Now that same-sex marriage in California is two weeks old this might be a good time to reflect on how the initiative fight is going to shape up. One of the most interesting things to me about the first few days of same-sex marriage here was the character of the coverage by radio and TV...

"Warring sides in same-sex marriage debate look to court date"
"Warring sides in same-sex marriage debate look to court date": Today in The San Francisco Chronicle, Bob Egelko has an article that begins, "The California Supreme Court scheduled a March 4 hearing Wednesday for the long-awaited clash between gay-rights advocates, the state and religious conservatives over the constitutionality of banning same-sex marriage...

Black Community Crucial in D.C. Gay Marriage Debate
Gay and lesbian couples will soon be able to marry in Washington, but the debate over same-sex marriage has sounded different here, with references to interracial marriage and Martin Luther King...

"Both sides gear up for appeal of 'moment of silence' law; This fall, federal court will hear case from parents who sued district, alleging the measure is 'a cover' for bringing back organized school prayer"
"Both sides gear up for appeal of 'moment of silence' law; This fall, federal court will hear case from parents who sued district, alleging the measure is 'a cover' for bringing back organized school prayer": The Houston Chronicle provides a news update that begins, "A legal appeal over a 2003 Texas law mandating a moment of silence for schoolchildren is heating up...

Gay Marriage Laws
Where same sex couples can marry

Hawaii Divorce Laws
How to end a marriage in paradise

Divorce Laws
How to end a marriage

California Supreme Court Proposition 8 Decision
Court Rejects Challenges to Proposition 8, but Finds Marriages Valid

Hurricane Ike
Gulf Coast Residents Fight for Compensation

Family Law
involving divorce, child custody, spousal support, common law, adoption and same sex marriage.