Cleaning house: Sharing a home requires special legal maneuvers for gay couples

[Shana A]

Cleaning house
Sharing a home requires special legal maneuvers for gay couples

http://www.washblade.com/2008/4-4/news/business/12354.cfm

STEVEN M. SUSHNER
Friday, April 04, 2008

Despite recent declines in home values, most Americans still have the majority of their wealth tied up in their homes, and gay and lesbian couples are no exception. As a gay real estate attorney, I have handled thousands of refinance and purchase transactions, many for gay and transgender clients.  Because federal, and many times state, laws do not protect our relationships, I see some common errors in dealing with gay and lesbian property ownership. The following are the four most common mistakes gay and lesbian couples make and how to fix them.