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Bucks, Lehigh and Montgomery County Attorneys for Pennsylvania Same-Sex Marriage

With the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, same-sex marriage is now legal in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States. Ashby Law Offices, LLC has a long history of working with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals and couples. With the recent changes in federal law, however, Pennsylvania law on issues relevant to LGBT individuals continues to evolve. Ashby Law Offices, LLC is committed to staying current with the law as it develops so that we can best serve our clients.

At Ashby Law Offices, LLC, our family law and estate planning attorneys work with clients throughout the region, including Bucks County, Montgomery County and Lehigh County, with convenient offices in Quakertown, Allentown (near Fogelsville) and Doylestown.

Comprehensive Family Law and Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples

Ashby Law Offices, LLC offers a broad spectrum of legal services for same-sex couples, individuals, and their families. We provide support, guidance, and advocacy throughout joyful events and challenging ones, including:

Divorce and separation
Dissolution of civil unions
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
Adoption, including adoption of a spouse or partner's biological child and adoption of children who are not biologically related to either parent
Estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and living wills
Legacy planning to protect your assets into the future for your children
Probate and estate administration matters
Mediation of family law and probate disputes

Whatever the nature of your legal needs, our team has the knowledge, skill, and understanding to guide you through. We are dedicated to protecting your legal interests, your resources, and your family.

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LGBT Attorneys in Quakertown, Allentown and Doylestown

If you have questions regarding same-sex marriage in Pennsylvania, contact Ashby Law Offices, LLC at 215-536-7606 or through our convenient online contact form. We offer a free telephone consultation and we accept most major credit cards as payment for services.

Practice Areas

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Wills and Estate Planning

Elder Law

Divorce and Family Law

Adoption and Name Changes

Mediation

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