196+pp.; 2nd ed. revised 2021-2022
Foreword
About the Authors
How to Cite This Book
Table of Contents
1 Introduction
2 Family Formation and Protection for Gay and Lesbian Couples
3 Wisconsin's Domestic Partnership Registries
4 Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
5 Legal and Equitable Claims at Termination of the Unmarried Relationship
Index
The 2021–2022 revision includes a number of changes, such as the following:
- In a 2020 opinion, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit considered the treatment of same-sex and different-sex spouses in matters of their children’s legal parentage and birth certificates
- Discussions of recent cases in federal courts involving birthright citizenship of children born abroad through assisted reproductive technology
- Individuals who want to avoid probate might consider using transfer-on-death designations for certain assets
- In a 2019 opinion, the Wisconsin Supreme Court provided guidance on the legal burden necessary to overcome a fit parent’s wishes regarding a third party’s visitation with a child
In addition, all citations in all chapters have been updated.
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About the Authors
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