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The Parent Trap: Differential Familial Power In Same-Sex Families, Deirdre M. Bowen
The Parent Trap: Differential Familial Power In Same-Sex Families, Deirdre M. Bowen
William & Mary Journal of Race, Gender, and Social Justice
Do intact same-sex couples where one member of the couple became pregnant with assisted reproduction or was the primary adopter, and the other member became a parent through second parent adoption, understand the legal protections afforded them? In short the answer is no. An interesting family dynamic arises around those who can claim the true status as parent based on their legal understandings of parenthood and their interactions with the dominant culture. While high profile custody cases on this issue have been decided in the United States with varying results, no research has examined the impact of uneven legal protections …
Will Marriage Promotion Work?, Vivian E. Hamilton
Will Marriage Promotion Work?, Vivian E. Hamilton
Faculty Publications
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Domestic Partner Benefits Limited To Same-Sex Couples: Sex Discrimination Under Title Vii, Paul R. Lynd
Domestic Partner Benefits Limited To Same-Sex Couples: Sex Discrimination Under Title Vii, Paul R. Lynd
William & Mary Journal of Race, Gender, and Social Justice
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The Schemes Of Adventuresses: The Abolition And Revival Of Common-Law Marriage, Charlotte K. Goldberg
The Schemes Of Adventuresses: The Abolition And Revival Of Common-Law Marriage, Charlotte K. Goldberg
William & Mary Journal of Race, Gender, and Social Justice
Common-law marriage is about to go the way of the buggy whip. In 2005, Pennsylvania abolished common-law marriage and other state legislatures are considering following Pennsylvania's lead. Even if common-law marriage is abolished in all states, the problem of unmarried cohabitants seeking property rights arising from their relationships will still challenge the courts. In particular, because most claimants are women, the perception of them as either an "adventuress" or a "virtuous wife" will often determine whether they will attain shared property rights.
This article uses the California experience as an illustration of the evolution of the law from the abolition …