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Domestic Partners and Same-Sex Marriages

Monday, October 6, 9 a.m. ET

Despite increasing awareness and acceptance of domestic partnerships and same-sex marriages, gay and lesbian couples still don't have the same rights as heterosexual couples. For example, while many health insurance companies cover spouses, most do not cover domestic partners. Are same-sex marriages legally binding? If one partner dies without a will, does the living partner have a legal claim to the estate? Tune in to this edition of Legal Cafe for an in-depth discussion on the legalities of same-sex marriages and the rights of domestic partners.


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