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The Out-of-State Dissolution of Civil Unions
Vermont's civil union law went into effect on July 1, 2000. Since that time, more than 6000 civil unions have been performed there according to Vermont's Department of Health. According to the Vermont Guide to Civil Unions — published on the official Web site of Vermont's Secretary of State — family courts in Vermont have jurisdiction over all proceedings relating to the dissolution of civil unions. Indeed, the dissolution of civil unions follows the same procedures — and is subject to the same substantive rights and obligations — that are involved in the dissolution of marriage, including any residency requirements. For instance, a complaint to dissolve a civil union in Vermont may be brought if either party to the civil union has resided within the state for a period of 6 months or more, but dissolution cannot be granted unless one of the parties has resided in the state at least one year preceding the date of the final hearing.
Thus far, some 27 dissolution decrees have been granted in Vermont. However, approximately 86% of all civil unions issued in Vermont involve non-residents. So how does an out-of-state resident dissolve a Vermont civil union, short of moving back to Vermont to satisfy that state's stringent residency requirements? A small body of case law is developing on the interstate validation of civil unions, and family lawyers are facing some challenging issues as a result.
Why So Many Great Lawyers Stink at Business Development and What Law Firms Are Doing About It
Why is it that those who are best skilled at advocating for others are ill-equipped at advocating for their own skills and what to do about it?
Bankruptcy Sales: Finding a Diamond In the Rough
There is no efficient market for the sale of bankruptcy assets. Inefficient markets yield a transactional drag, potentially dampening the ability of debtors and trustees to maximize value for creditors. This article identifies ways in which investors may more easily discover bankruptcy asset sales.
The DOJ's Corporate Enforcement Policy: One Year Later
The DOJ's Criminal Division issued three declinations since the issuance of the revised CEP a year ago. Review of these cases gives insight into DOJ's implementation of the new policy in practice.
A Lawyer's System for Active Reading
Active reading comprises many daily tasks lawyers engage in, including highlighting, annotating, note taking, comparing and searching texts. It demands more than flipping or turning pages.
Blockchain Domains: New Developments for Brand Owners
Blockchain domain names offer decentralized alternatives to traditional DNS-based domain names, promising enhanced security, privacy and censorship resistance. However, these benefits come with significant challenges, particularly for brand owners seeking to protect their trademarks in these new digital spaces.