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The NFL is no stranger to controversy. Since the Ravens took home the victory in Super Bowl XLVII on February 3 of this year, 27 players have been arrested and charged with a range of crimes, from public intoxication to attempted murder. One of the latest names to add to this list is Aaron Hernandez, […]

Every year people from all over the world travel to the United States and other countries in search of asylum because they have suffered or fear that they may suffer persecution for a number of reasons, including race, nationality, religion, and association with a particular social or political group. In order to be eligible for […]

The numerous ways that the law falls short of ensuring equal rights for same-sex couples, depends really on where you live, if and where you got married and if it is even recognizable by your local officials. Before we can discuss the short falls of ensuring equal rights to same-sex couples, we first need to […]

Welcome to Part 2 of our blog on equal rights for same-sex couples. Be sure to check out Part 1and let’s pick up where we left off… What is DOMA? DOMA is defined as an act to define and protect the institution of marriage. DOMA became effective September 21, 1996. This act allows states to […]

Despite the high rate of divorce in this country, nobody thinks about or has plans to have to go through the process as they’re reciting their vows. However, about half of all married couples will face this complicated process during some point, and when facing or contemplating a divorce or other separation agreement, it is […]