Category Archives: Social Security
Social Security Benefits for Same-Sex Couples
In the last two years, America has experienced significant changes for same-sex couples. In 2013 in U.S. v. Windsor, the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which required marriage to be between a man and a woman, was effectively found to be unconstitutional. In 2014, Washington State decided to unilaterally convert all domestic partnerships into… Read More »
Social Media; Your Personal Information in a Public Forum
Facebook, Twitter, My Space and LinkedIn accounts are as commonplace as cell phones and email for most people. The profiles and content are as detailed and explicit as the user cares to provide to the public. While some services provide filters or “privacy” settings, the practical reality is whatever you post online is there… Read More »