HANDLING SAME-SEX DIVORCES IN NEW YORK AND BROOKLYN

Currently, the state of New York allows for same-sexual couples to entire in a valid divorce – making it the sixth state in the country to allow for gay marriage to become legalized. This does not only mean that same-sex couples can get married – it also means that they can get a divorce. The dissolution of a same-sex marriage is often the same legally as it is for a heterosexual marriage; the steps are the same and legally, it is viewed exactly the same as a heterosexual marriage.

This, however, does not mean that they are equivalent emotionally speaking. In fact, gay and lesbian divorces are completely different emotionally and should not be treated as something that is the exact same. At Brian D. Perskin & Associates P.C., our legal team understands the nuances that are associated with situations of this nature and possess the sophisticated and sensitive perspective that is needed to help clients through the process as supportively and successfully as possible.