Recent rulings

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There are state and federal laws in the US which safeguard an individual from discrimination based on marital status. These laws grant an individual the opportunity to be provided with benefits which were once exclusively provided to married couples. An example of such was the Atkisson vs Kern Housing Authority case, this involved the granting of low-income low housing to a divorced mother who previously was denied access to the said housing project. In the case of Braschi vs Stahl Associates Co., a homosexual man was provided with a stay of eviction, since he was the legal spouse of his deceased homosexual partner.

Marital status

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The 'palimony' lawsuit

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The concept of granting legal rights to unmarried partners seeking monetary compensation was brought to the forefront by the Marvin vs Marvin case. This legal dispute involved the cohabitation partner of American actor Lee Marvin, Michelle Triola Marvin, who filed a lawsuit demanding compensation. Although the suit was later dismissed in court, the case gave hope to unmarried individuals seeking compensation from their former partners.

Cases, Palimony, Marvin, Lee

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New partner laws

Article Abstract:

Several large states and organizations in the US are providing benefits to its constituents who are involved in domestic partnership and unconventional family type relationships. Some companies provide such important benefits as health care and leave benefits to its employees. States such as California and institutions such as the New York City Montefiore Medical Center are already providing much needed benefits to its employees.

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