In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s historic decision striking down discriminatory state bans on marriage for same-sex couples, six LGBT advocacy organizations launched a joint website—MarriageEqualityFacts.org—to provide answers to same-sex couples and their families as they navigate accessing the rights, benefits and protections that marriage affords.
Created by American Civil Liberties Union, Freedom to Marry, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders, Human Rights Campaign, Lambda Legal, and the National Center for Lesbian Rights, MarriageEqualityFacts.org addresses a wide range of issues and questions same-sex couples may have concerning both getting married and having their marriages recognized and respected. The guide includes information on seven topics: Marriage Licenses and Wedding Planning; Parent-Child Relationships; Social Security; Veteran’s Benefits; Retirement Benefits; Income Taxes; and Employment Protections.