Marriage Equality in NC? Not Exactly

So, you think we have marriage equality in North Carolina following the Supreme Court’s historic decision on the issue this summer?  Well, not exactly. Ever heard of SB2?  More people could probably name the lead plaintiff in this summer’s landmark Supreme Court decision that ruled states could no longer deny same-sex couples the fundamental right […]

Marriage Equality = Divorce Equality. Or does it?

Since marriage became legal for same-sex couples in North Carolina on October 10th, 2014, many LGBT couples in our state have exchanged their vows and assumed the same rights and protections as married opposite sex-couples, achieving marriage equality.  But, fortunately, for those same-sex spouses who just can’t make their marriage stick in the Tar Heel […]

Marriage Equality: Same-Sex Marriage bans struck down in North and South Carolina

With numerous developments in marriage equality litigation occurring around the country, it can be difficult to keep up to date. Currently, there is a patchwork of states across the US in which same-sex marriage is legal. But, here in the South, marriage equality should soon no longer divide the Carolinas. The Carolinas Yesterday, November 12th, […]