In this bonus episode, Sebastian is joined by special guest co-host Matthew Thomas, a polyamorous lawyer from Somerville, MA to talk about a recently passed ordinance which expands the definition of domestic partnership beyond two people. Not only is this an incredible step forward for poly people, but this ordinance is likely the first of its kind in the US. Join Matt and Sebastian as they talk about how this came to be and what it might mean for us going forward.
Additional resources:
The Poly-friendly directory of legal professionals can be found here.
Diana Adams, Esq. who's NYC firm specializes in family law can be found here.
The ordinance in question can be viewed here.
For another discussion on Polyamory and the Law, see here for ep 167 by the Multiamory pod.
**Note: Matthew is a practicing lawyer in Massachussetts but is not an expert in family law. Our discussion is not meant to be legal advice, but a general discussion of the ordinance and its possible implications. If you need legal support or advice regarding polyamorous or non-traditional family structures please consult someone who specializes in this including those listed in the resources above.
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