Couples seeking a same-sex divorce have the same rights as heterosexual couples in a divorce action. However, some South Carolina laws have not entirely caught up with the unique issues some same-sex couples face as they go through the divorce process. For example, a factor judges consider when dividing marital assets is the duration
Alcohol addiction and abuse in the LGBTQ community remain a public health concern. Alcohol addiction has numerous collateral consequences that can impact a person's physical and mental health, finances, and overall well-being. Let's examine the statistics, collateral consequences, and help for LGBTQ individuals battling alcoholism. Alcohol Addiction and Abuse in the LGBTQ Community The NIAAA
A recent study found that LGBT people were nearly four times more likely to be victims of violent acts compared with non-LGBT people. Possibly more disturbing is that LGBT people were six times more likely to experience violence by a person who was well-known to them. That raises the question of whether LGBT couples are
Domestic violence can cause problems in any marriage. Research suggests that LGBT partners experience domestic violence at roughly the same rate as heterosexual partners. Although statistics are skewed by victims’ reluctance to report domestic violence, these studies estimate between 25-33% of all domestic relationships experience domestic violence regardless of the sexual orientation of the partners.
On October 25, 2021, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released Hate Crimes Statistics 2020. There were a staggering 8,052 hate crimes involving 11,126 victims. This total represents the highest number of hate crimes since 2008. In addition, it is an increase of 450 incidents from 2019. Hate crimes against the LGBT community have been
According to a new report, nearly half of LGBTQ employees have experienced job discrimination at some point in their careers. The Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law report surveyed more than 2,000 people about their experiences with workplace discrimination and harassment. It found that 46 percent of LGBTQ workers have faced unfair treatment because
Same-sex couples have the same right to marry their partners as heterosexual couples. Likewise, when LGBT couples separate, they go through the same process to obtain a legal divorce as all other couples. However, when a same-sex couple has children, custody can bring up unique issues. Often, one parent is not the biological parent of
The LGBTQ+ communities in the United States and numerous other countries have achieved significant milestones in recent years. However, it’s important to remember that more work remains to be done. Many countries have been slow to match the progress of others. For instance, there are still countries in which homosexuality is punishable by death. Everyone
After a hard-fought battle for equal marriage rights, some same-sex couples find that it is more difficult to get divorced than it was for them to get married. LGBT couples face several unique challenges when getting a divorce. Hiring an experienced divorce lawyer is one way to navigate the problems of ending a same-sex marriage.
Experts have suggested the decision of an appellate court regarding Hobby Lobby’s treatment of a transgender employee could have implications for transgender individuals and businesses across the nation. The decision involves a Hobby Lobby employee named Meggan Sommerville, a transgender woman. Sommerville completed transitioning in 2010. However, Hobby Lobby denied her access to the women’s
