4 years later, divorce-seeking gay Dallas couple J.B. and H.B. remain in ‘limbo’
If justice delayed is justice denied, one could argue that the gay Dallas couple known as “J.B.” and “H.B.” have already lost their case.
Anti-gay state senator wants to outlaw domestic partner benefits in Texas
Here’s why you need to get out and vote on Tuesday if you haven’t already.
Jenkins takes home Stonewall’s Pink Pump
County judge among officials, members honored at Democratic group’s annual Holiday Party CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE PHOTOS FROM THE PARTY JOHN WRIGHT | Senior Political Writer wright@dallasvoice.com Nearly two years ago, in a controversial move, Stonewall Democrats of Dallas endorsed Larry Duncan for county judge over establishment-backed candidate Clay Jenkins and openly gay incumbent [...]
Gay divorce cases before Texas Supreme Court
Panel requests briefs, indicating it may rule on whether couples married elsewhere can divorce here CLICK HERE TO READ BRIEFS FROM THE DALLAS GAY DIVORCE CASE JOHN WRIGHT | Senior Political Writer wright@dallasvoice.com Nearly three years after the gay Dallas resident known as J.B. filed an uncontested petition for a divorce from his husband, H.B., [...]
WATCH: Local LGBTs Patti Fink, Pete Schulte weigh in on Leisha Hailey controversy
Are you tired of hearing about Leisha Hailey yet? Too bad. The CW 33 aired a piece last night about the saga involving The L Word star’s removal from a Southwest Airlines flight, and the station spoke to two prominent members of the local LGBT community: Dallas Gay and Lesbian Alliance President Patti Fink and [...]
Liberty Institute, on behalf of Chisum and Staples, asks Texas’ high court to take gay divorce cases
Kelly Shackelford The right-wing, Plano-based Liberty Institute has filed briefs asking the Texas Supreme Court to hear two same-sex divorce cases so justices can resolve allegedly conflicting opinions from state appellate courts in Austin and Dallas. The Liberty Institute announced today that it filed the briefs on behalf of State Rep. Warren Chisum, R-Pampa, and [...]
Gay divorce case appealed to TX Supreme Court
‘J.B.’ More than two years after he filed an uncontested petition for divorce, attorneys for the gay Dallas resident known as “J.B.” have appealed his case to the Texas Supreme Court. J.B. and his husband, H.B., were married in 2006 in Massachusetts before moving to Dallas. After they filed for a divorce in Dallas County [...]
Wyoming’s Gay Divorce War
A same-sex divorce case pending before the Wyoming supreme court has a group of lawmakers vying to get involved, while two measures simultaneously seek to prevent recognition of same-sex marriages performed outside the state. Advocate.com: Daily News
Attorney says gay Dallas man will take his battle for a divorce to the Texas Supreme Court
‘J.B.’ A court’s decision last year to deny a divorce to a gay Dallas couple is being appealed to the Texas Supreme Court. Attorney James “Jody” Scheske confirmed Wednesday that his client, J.B., plans to appeal the August decision by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, which ruled that gay couples can’t divorce in Texas [...]
Wyo. lawmakers say gay divorce case highlights need to define marriage
BEN NEARY | Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Some top Wyoming lawmakers said Friday, Jan. 14 that a same-sex divorce case pending in the state Supreme Court underscores the need to clarify what constitutes legal marriage in the state. District Judge Keith Kautz of Niobrara County in November dismissed a case in which two women [...]
