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What Rights Do Throuples Have In New York? Everything You Need to Know
Polyamorous and throuple relationships have become increasingly common over the past few decades. Many have claimed that adults in consenting, multi-partner arrangements should have the same rights as married couples. Thankfully, the legal recognition and protection of throuple and other polyamorous relationships is expanding, albeit slowly. If you’re involved in or considering a polyamorous marriage,…
Read MoreWhen Is Choosing Single Parenthood a Better Option Than Marriage?
As a divorce lawyer, my days are spent untangling the married lives of people who no longer want to be married, and who sometimes should never have gotten married in the first place. In a recent New York Times article Single at 38? Have That Baby, the author shares her decision to deliberately get pregnant and…
Read More“Throuple”: A Case of Polyamorous Custody
An interesting decision out of Suffolk County recently established custodial rights of a non-biological parent who was part of a polyamorous relationship. In Dawn M. v. Michael M., the court essentially affirmed the validity of a non-traditional family composed of two women and one man. Though their names have been revealed in the media, for our…
Read MoreA Cohabitation Agreement Can Help Protect Unmarried Parents’ Rights in New York
Are you part of the growing trend of unmarried parents living together in New York with no intention of getting married? You’re not alone. The landscape of relationships is changing, with more couples opting for domestic partnerships over marriage. This shift is not just about economic factors but also reflects a broader societal acceptance of…
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