Edited post from my Facebook: Today’s decision completely changes my and Chris’s life together. For over 14 years, I have found (legal) ways to remain in this country to be with the man that I love, and create the family that we have together. This has involved student visa’s and temporary work visas, in many… Continue reading
Category: Legal
Changing your last name
Recently I was asked if I knew anything about changing your last name after a marriage that had taken place in Canada. The goal would be hyphenate both last names of the couple. I did some research and found that changing your last name in Texas can be relatively simple, and requires a person to… Continue reading
RIP: CCGLA Lawsuit
After 18 months of unnecessary legal action taken by CCGLA, the motion for a new trial that was granted in February 2007 expired without any further action by CCGLA. This means the lawsuit has died. While the initial judgment made in favor of the Collin Equality Foundation would have extremely beneficial to our community, it… Continue reading
When is a suit, not a suit?
Having now had some time to sit back and catch up on things, I decided to post a response to the Motion for Non-Suit filed by Jay English, CCGLA’s Attorney. The CEF is not planning on opposing the motion, however it contained a number of statements or claims that continued to misrepresent the facts. The… Continue reading
Still pending
After we thought the matter between CCGLA and CEF had been resolved, the judge granted a motion for a new hearing on April 16, 2007. CCGLA’s attorney made some startling new claims during the hearing, especially the “fact” that CCGLA paid an attorney to draft the CEF’s documents, so they had a vested interest in… Continue reading
CCGLA vs. CEF
On March 31, 2006, Collin County Gay and Lesbian Alliance filed suit against Collin Equality Foundation for Declaratory Judgment and Application for Temporary Restraining Order and Injuctive Relief (Court Reference: 401-00994-06). The Plaintiffs are Collin County Gay & Lesbian Alliance, Michael Agan (Mike Agan), Lorie Burch, John Clements, Morris Garcia, Rosalinda Martinez (Blue Martinez), Dawnetta… Continue reading
A little late, but an update
On January 12, 2007 the 401st District Court considered our motion for Summary Judgment. Even after the judge convened his Court an hour late (due to a medical issue), and notice had been provided to CCGLA (Plaintiff) through their attorney about the hearing, CCGLA’s attorney failed to appear or contact the Court. The judge made… Continue reading
Case Update
A couple of things have occured since the settlement conference that was held in September. A court ordered mediation was scheduled for September 20, 2006; this was delayed until October 26, 2006, following a request from CCGLA’s attorney; no settlement was reached during this conference A Motion for Summary Judgment was filed on November 3,… Continue reading
NJ Supreme Court rules that same-sex couples must have equal protection
Initial reading of the decision from the New Jersey Supreme Court (Lewis v. Harris [A-68-05]), it appears that the NJ legislature has 180 days to amend the marriage statutes to provide the option for same-sex marriages. NJ Supreme Court Decision on Lewis v. Harris (A-68-05)