Gay Marriage Ban in Arizona Declared Unconstitutional

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A U.S. District judge issued a ruling on Friday, October 17, 2014, overturning Arizona’s ban on same-sex marriages. Arizona’s attorney general, Tom Horne, also announced that he would not appeal the decision, believing there would be virtually no chance of having the ban upheld on appeal. Horne’s announcement was followed by the immediate issuing of marriage licenses and marriages of many same-sex couples in Arizona. The ruling ushers in a new era for family law attorneys in Arizona who will likely see an increase of cases involving same-sex couples, including divorces and pre-nuptial agreements. A story regarding the ruling and its aftermath can be found here: ABC NEWS

Steven M. Ellsworth

Steven M. Ellsworth is the Founding and Managing Partner of Ellsworth Family Law, P.C., where he focuses exclusively on family law matters. Practicing since 1989, he brings over 35 years of legal experience to clients throughout Mesa and the greater Phoenix area. A graduate cum laude from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University, Mr. Ellsworth is a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of Arizona. He is also a Fellow of both the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Family Lawyers. In addition to his practice, he serves as a Judge Pro Tem in the Family Law Division of the Maricopa County Superior Court and frequently lectures at continuing legal education programs.