Chambers v. Ormiston
GAY AND LESBIAN RIGHTS. (2007)
“Friend of the court” brief filed in the R.I. Supreme Court supporting the jurisdiction of the Family Court to entertain a divorce petition filed by a same-sex couple validly married in Massachusetts. By a 3-2 vote, the court held that the Family Court had no jurisdiction to hear the petition. Cooperating Attorney: Carolyn A. Mannis ACLU GLBT Project Attorney: Rose Saxe
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August 15, 2007 -- Groups Sharply Criticize Governor For Attack on Current Divorce Laws
Providence, RI 02903