March 2012 Blog Posts (14)

by Michele Sacks Lowenstein, Attorney at Law, Certified Legal Specialist, Family Law

As everyone knows by now, on February 7, 2012 the Ninth Circuit issued its ruling on Prop 8; finding it unconstitutional. And as everyone also knows, same sex couples are still not legally able to marry in California. Why? Because the Ninth Circuit’s ruling maintained the previous stay placed on Judge Walker’s decision and…

The Nick & Mel Show SDGLN article

Remember the Smothers Brothers? Donnie & Marie? Sonny & Cher? Take that, modernize it with current topics, rock/blues original music, and cammpy-sometimes lewd LGBT themed comdey and you have The Nick & Me Show - TV on the Web! 

We sold both sponsor spots right away, and the interest has…

If you're in the final phases of completing 2011 taxes before April 15, the last thing on your mind is 2012Tax Planning. Right?

Each year the IRS adjusts certain tax numbers for inflation and tax law changes. Some planning now can save a lot of time and money later. Here are few of the adjusted numbers you'll need for your 2012 tax planning.

• Standard mileage rate for business driving remains at 55.5¢ a mile. Rate for medical and moving mileage decreases to 23¢ a mile.…

When:  Wednesday, March 28th

Time:    6pm to 7:30pm

Where:   The San Diego LGBT Community Center, 3909 Centre Street, San Diego 92103

Moderator:  Tom Fudge, Morning Edition anchor at KPBS

Sponsoring organizations:

The San Diego LGBT Community Center

GSDBA

San Diego Democrats for Equality (formerly San Diego Democratic Club)

Log Cabin Republicans

LGBT Pride San Diego

and several other local…

SDEA Welcomes Mike Murphy

President and CEO, Sharp HealthCare

Mike is leading San Diego’s largest private employer on a journey called The Sharp Experience, a performance improvement initiative designed to transform every aspect of the health care experience. Through this comprehensive endeavor, Sharp has advanced on every single measure of success from…

As far as search engines are concerned, your website should be a good resource. Yes, you can (and should) promote your business, but your content needs to be unique and provide helpful information to your visitors.

With advancing technology and updated algorithms, search engines – especially Google – are getting better at understanding what good content is. The algorithms use certain signals to rank websites. In the past, some of these signals were easy to discover and many marketers…

In an effort to assess the current state of guardianship laws and their impact on the aging LGBT population, the NCLR’s Elder Law Project is seeking anecdotal stories from LGBT elders facing discrimination in guardianship and capacity proceedings. They are seeking stories that may include:

• Inappropriate appointment of an estranged biological family member instead of the elder’s partner;
• Inappropriate…

March 15 - 2011 calendar-year corporation income tax returns are due.

April 17 - Individual income tax returns for 2011 are due. 

April 17 - 2011 partnership returns are due. 

April 17 - 2011 annual gift tax returns are due.

April…

Ever pick up one of your belongings that you haven’t used in a while and hear yourself say, “I like it but” and then put it right back? Chances are you heard the “I like it” part but dismissed the but part. And that is the type of internal diagloue that more than likely has you holding on to things that you don’t really need, don’t fit, doesn’t feel good, doesn’t look good, because of guilt, don’t have room for, is compromising other people’s spaces and is just plain ole not serving…

California Controller John Chiang and The San Diego LGBT Community Center Co-Host Free Tax Filing Seminar for Registered Domestic Partners, Same-Sex Married Couples and the LGBT Community



When: Thursday, March 22, 2012



Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., registration begins at 5:30 p.m.



Location: The San Diego LGBT Community Center, 3909 Centre Street, San Diego, CA 92102…

USE IT OR LOSE IT

That is the mantra of most airline frequent flyer programs unless you keep your account active.  And that doesn’t necessarily mean a flight.  For example, a 99 cent purchase on iTunes earns you points on Southwest’s program and keeps your account active for 24 months.  So even if you have no plans to travel, you can often preserve your miles by making an inexpensive purchase online.  Below is an expiration chart and it might pay to visit each site and see what…

As an Elder Law Attorney that assists seniors there are unique issues that arise with LGBT seniors. New York is constantly on the cutting edge and the Big Apple has done it again by opening one of the first Senior Centers to cater to LGBT Elders.  

New York City celebrated the opening of what city officials say is the nation's first full service senior center designed specifically for the gay community. A standing-room-only crowd of more than 200 people attended the…

On March 22nd, the State Controller's office is bringing in experts to discuss the IRS rules regarding registered domestic partners and same-sex married couples. This FREE seminar was wildly popular last year and included some valuable information, so we encourage you to attend if you have questions, need assistance or wish to be better informed. 

Location:  The San Diego LGBT Community Center, 3909 Centre Street, San Diego 92103

Time: Registration begins at 5:30pm; program…