The Supreme Court's ruling on the Defense of Marriage act not only makes life easier for same sex couples who are married. It may also make life easier for same sex couples looking to divorce. Here to explain is Courtney Joslin, professor at UC Davis.

Divorce papers show that Britney Spears has filed for divorce from Kevin Federline in Los Angeles Superior Court November 7, 2006 in Los Angeles, California.
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