While marriage is now less complicated for many same sex couples, divorce can be highly complex. In this episode, Same Sex Family Law Expert, Rebecca Levin, Esq. will discuss how same sex divorce differs from traditional divorce, what same sex and transgender parents need to know about custody, what to do if you have an estranged spouse, and where to access legal, psychological and financial resources.
Key Points:
- Learn about unique tax and property implications and how to protect your rights
- Find out how same sex couples can successfully manage unique custody challenges and parenting differences
- Learn about your options and what you can do right now to begin the divorce process
- Hear about resources specific to gay and transgender family issues in your local area
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ABOUT OUR GUEST
REBECCA LEVIN
About Rebecca: Rebecca Levin is a founding member of the LGBT Family Law Institute, an annual conference that allows LGBT family law practitioners to discuss cutting-edge legal strategies for representing members of the LGBT community. She also served on the board of the National LGBT Bar Association from 2006 to 2010, chairing the organization’s Policy Committee. She continues to serve on the LBGT Bar Association's Policy Committee.
Prior to joining Jerner & Palmer, P.C., Rebecca worked as an associate at Lyons & Associates, P.C. From 2008 to 2009, she served as law clerk to the Honorable Thomas H. Dilts, former Presiding Judge of the Family Part in the Superior Court of Somerset County, New Jersey. She has served as a law clerk for numerous LGBT Rights Organizations including, The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Equality Advocates Pennsylvania and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) LGBT Rights Project. Rebecca was a Dean's Fellow at American University, Washington College of Law for Professor Nancy Polikoff. As a Fellow, Ms. Levin performed research for Professor Polikoff's book, Beyond (Straight and Gay) Marriage: Valuing All Families under the Law, which examines the value, or lack thereof, of limiting family recognition to families based on marriage.
ABOUT OUR HOST
ADINA LAVER
In partnership with Main Line Family Law Center, Adina Laver works with clients who are "on the fence", in the process of separating or getting a divorce, or are in any other way undergoing a significant change or transformation in their lives and who want to engage in this experience consciously and with integrity. Adina is also founder of Courage to Be Curious and formerly Divorce Essentials, a specialized divorce coaching and support services for those committed to a healthy path for reclaiming their lives. Contact Adina at adina@couragetobecurious.com or follow her @AdinaLaver.
About the Author
Rebecca Levin
Rebecca Levin is a founding member of the LGBT Family Law Institute, an annual conference that allows LGBT family law practitioners to discuss cutting-edge legal strategies for representing members of the LGBT community. She also served on the board of the National LGBT Bar Association from 2006 to 2010, chairing the organization’s Policy Committee. She continues to serve on the LBGT Bar Association's Policy Committee. Prior to joining Jerner & Palmer, P.C., Rebecca worked as an associate at Lyons & Associates, P.C. From 2008 to 2009, she served as law clerk to the Honorable Thomas H. Dilts, former Presiding Judge of the Family Part in the Superior Court of Somerset County, New Jersey. She has served as a law clerk for numerous LGBT Rights Organizations including, The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Equality Advocates Pennsylvania and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) LGBT Rights Project. Rebecca was a Dean's Fellow at American University, Washington College of Law for Professor Nancy Polikoff. As a Fellow, Ms. Levin performed research for Professor Polikoff's book, Beyond (Straight and Gay) Marriage: Valuing All Families under the Law, which examines the value, or lack thereof, of limiting family recognition to families based on marriage.
Rebecca Levin is a founding member of the LGBT Family Law Institute, an annual conference that allows LGBT family law practitioners to discuss cutting-edge legal strategies for representing members of the LGBT community. She also served on the board of the National LGBT Bar Association from 2006 to 2010, chairing the organization’s Policy Committee. She continues to serve on the LBGT Bar Association's Policy Committee.
Prior to joining Jerner & Palmer, P.C., Rebecca worked as an associate at Lyons & Associates, P.C. From 2008 to 2009, she served as law clerk to the Honorable Thomas H. Dilts, former Presiding Judge of the Family Part in the Superior Court of Somerset County, New Jersey. She has served as a law clerk for numerous LGBT Rights Organizations including, The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Equality Advocates Pennsylvania and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) LGBT Rights Project. Rebecca was a Dean's Fellow at American University, Washington College of Law for Professor Nancy Polikoff. As a Fellow, Ms. Levin performed research for Professor Polikoff's book, Beyond (Straight and Gay) Marriage: Valuing All Families under the Law, which examines the value, or lack thereof, of limiting family recognition to families based on marriage.
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