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MARITAL

EQUALITY

Christopher W. Rumbold zealously and continuously advocates in the furtherance of marital and family equality for all Floridians.

For a complete list of Mr. Rumbold's publications and presentations, please click on the link provided below.

954.914.7866
STATE OF FLORIDA
MARITAL & FAMILY EQUALITY

On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court ruled that the 14th amendment protected all Americans' right to marry an individual of their choice.  For all Floridians, this ruling means that the State must honor any opposite-sex or same-sex couple's request for a marriage license and it must recognize marriages validly entered into in another state.  For same-sex Floridians, this ruling leaves open the applicability, implementation and amendment of existing marital and family law (statutory), which will be within the province of the State to regulate.  The recent recognition of marital equality for same-sex couples raises various issues.  As such, same-sex couples planning to marry or recently married should consider prenuptial or postnuptial agreements designed to equitably establish their marital rights, entitlements and obligations.  Additionally, same-sex couples contemplating divorce should consider the various benefits and detriments associated with resolution by litigation versus negotiation. 

Call us today for additional information or to schedule your confidential consultation at our Fort Lauderdale office or in

West Palm Beach or Miami-Dade Counties.

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