F11,000 couples have married in California since the Supreme Court legalized marriage in May of 2008, and nearly as many married in Massachusetts between May of 2004. Further, nearly a quarter of the U.S. population lives in a state with some form of legal recognition for same sex couples – with more than 40% of these states’ couples having registered their relationships. Authored by a Frederick Hertz, a nationally recognized expert in samesex relationship law, Making it Legal is a comprehensive, easy to understand guide to the past, present and future of samesex law in America. The book offers lesbians and gay men a comprehensive review of all of the issues that influence the decision to marry and helps the reader navigate the complexity of samesex laws and understand the newest legal options while providing practical guidance on how to make one of the most important decisions in one’s lifetime.
