Did You Miss Our LOFT Legal Clinic – Same Sex Marriage and What You Need to Know If you missed our legal clinic on same-sex marriage and its legalities, there is still penty of information out there, supplied by our friends at Empire State Pride Agenda, and the New York Civil Liberties Union. For a complete list of the 1,324 rights, privileges and responsibilities, Click Here, for a list compiled by the Empire State Pride Agenda and the NYS Bar Association. Further, the New York Civil Liberties Union has compiled a document of frequently asked questions, Click Here for that. If you have additional questions that are not answered by the NYCLU resource or need further explanation please send your emails to our LOFT Helpline at info@loftgaycenter.org, and we'll try to help. Marriage Equality Questions Questions, and more Questions As with all legal matters, including legal marriage, it is advised to consult your attorney with any immediate questions. Married in Canada, Connecticut, or other "marriage equality" State? The LOFT's marriage equality sources are saying that you do NOT need to get married again, and that the marriage license and ceremony you had is considered legal here in New York. Getting Your Marriage License in Westchester and you have a Registered Domestic Partnership? We've been told by a trusted source that if you and your partner have a Westchester Domestic Partnership, you should wait until after your legal wedding, and then disolved the Domestic Partnership thereafter. For more information about Westchester's DP Registry, Click Here! LGBT Wedding Expo Don't miss our LOFT LGBT Wedding Expo on August 26th at the Radisson New Rochelle! Click Here for Details! LOFT Legal Clinic – Same Sex Marriage and What You Need to Know This Legal Clinic was held on Wednesday, July 20th at 7pm at The LOFT With marriage equality comes a slew of legal questions and concerns. Now that we have new benefits and privileges, we also have responsibilities, too. For instance, when you get married, you know are responsible for the debts of your spouse, among other things. Attorney Meryl Fishbone: will be discussing how marriage equality affects children, adoption, family, and divorce/separation. Attorney James Hyer: will be discussing the need to enter into marriage with a serious approach, discussing the possible need for prenuptial agreements, protections, and other issues. Attonry Lisa Ayn Padilla: will discuss the continued need for same-sex couples to consider trusts and estates to further protect their loved ones. If you are planning to attend, please take a moment to e-mail some of your questions to info@loftgaycenter.org. Please indicate in your e-mail if you are unable to join us at the legal clinic in person, we will have someone reply back to you with answers. About The LOFT Legal Clinic The LGBT community still faces legal challenges that are unique, and which require counsel by attorneys sensitive to the needs of our community. The LOFT Legal clinic was formed to fill this need. Come sit face-to-face with LGBT and LGBT-friendly lawyers who will provide guidance on general legal advice to those in immediate need. Legal assistance and legal clinicians will advise on any questions you bring.