David Mejias

Divorce and child custody cases are never easy, but when it comes to LGBTQ+ couples and their children, these come with added complications due to changing laws, society, and families. These cases present a complex phenomenon of legal culture, with specific regard to equal opportunities and justice. Dave Mejias is a respected and ardent fighter for Long Island Hispanic Bar Association as well as LGBTQ+ families who are fighting for equality and support of family laws. Unique Challenges in LGBTQ+ Divorce Legal Recognition of Relationships Several LGBTQ+ couples have encountered challenges concerning the legal status of marriage or registered domestic partnerships. Although both homosexual relationships are legal in all the states of America, disparities in how relationships are perceived before the legalization of same-sex marriage complicate property division and maintenance.  For example, some states can ignore the years that the couple had been together before legaliz...