For Some, Saying 'I Do' Remains Difficult

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Windsor v. United States, striking down the federal Defense of Marriage Act, may raise more questions than it answered. The decision will extend many rights to same-sex couples, in states that recognize such marriages, but access to federal benefits may still be a challenge for couples who live in states that do not recognize same-sex marriage.

In an article appearing in Law360, Jon Laramore and Dan Pulliam explain what Windsor may mean for the patchwork of states with different same-sex marriage laws ranging from full legalization to civil unions, as well as what the decision may mean for future litigation in states that have an outright ban on same-sex marriage.