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Are same-sex marriages legal in states where same-sex marriage is not legal?
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Yes. There are two components to the legality of same-sex marriage: (1) whether it can be legally performed; and, (2) whether it is legally recognized.
In the United States, the federal government legally recognizes same-sex marriages in all states, even if the state itself does not recognize the marriage.
There are also some states that recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages, but do not permit the legal performance of same-sex marriage within the state.
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What laws should there be for same-sex marriage?
The fundamental goal of advocates for same-sex marriages is that they be treated exactly the same way as opposite sex marriages, with the same legal rights and responsibilities.
Are same-sex civil unions legal?
Yes, in places where they have been legalized (New Jersey, Hawaii, Illinois, Delaware, Rhode Island and New Zealand). Also, they are usually recognized as legal marriages in states where same-sex marriage has been legalized. Some states recognize out-of-state civil unions as domestic partnerships.
Why is same-sex marriage legal in Indiana?
Same-sex marriage became legal in Indiana on October 6, 2014, pursuant to the order of a United States District Court Judge which struck down Indiana's statutory ban on same-sex marriage as unconstitutional.
Sex is legal before marriage in india?
A court in India has ruled that premarital sex amounts to marriage, which there was no documentary evidence of a legal marriage between the couple.
When did the first same-sex marriage take place?
If you are talking about the first one in history, nobody knows. If you are talking about the first legal same-sex marriage in the United States, it took place on May 17, 2004, in Massachusetts.
If a religious marriage in India was never filed with the marriage registrar in India does the United States consider this a legal marriage?
Any marriage considered legal and binding in the country in which it was performed, is considered legal and binding in the United States. If the marriage is not considered legal and binding in India, then it will not be considered legal and binding in the United States. If it is, then it will. :-) Sorry Buddy, u have to register the marriage in India with a registrar in India. Only then it will be considered as legal proof of you marriage. Even in India, religious marriages are considered legal only if it is registered with the registrar of marriages. So, go to an SDM's (Sub divisional magistrate) office and apply for registration.
Are marriages to illegal aliens considered legal?
Yes. There is no citizenship requirement or screening for marriage in the United States. A marriage does not cease being legal because of the immigration status of either or both of the spouses.
Does the U.S. recognize a legal divorce from Mexico?
Both the United States and Mexico recognize marriages performed in other jurisdictions as long as the marriage was legal in the jurisdiction where it was performed. Both countries, however, reserve the right to reject a marriage which is "against public policy" (e.g., incestuous or polygamous marriages). As for same-sex marriages, they are recognized by Mexico and all Mexican states, but not by the federal government in the United States and not by most U.S. states.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Egypt?
No. There is no legal recognition of such marriages in Egypt.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Kyrgyzstan?
No. There is no legal recognition of such marriages in Kyrgyzstan.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Kosovo?
No. There is no legal recognition of such marriages in Kosovo.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Chad?
No. There is no legal recognition of such marriages in Chad.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Estonia?
No. There is no legal recognition of such marriages in Estonia.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Indonesia?
No. There is no legal recognition of such marriages in Indonesia.
Is marriage in Pakistan legal in Canada?
Yes..!! If the marriage is legally done and registered in Pakistan then it would considered legal in Canada. Every marriage in Pakistan is not legal in Canada. In Pakistan a man is allowed to keep 4 marriages at a time but such marriages will not recognized legal in Canada.
Is it legal for an American citizen to marry an immigrant of the same sex in the US?
Yes. Such marriages are perfectly legal in any state that has legalized same-sex marriage. There is no citizenship requirement or screening for marriage in the United States.
Is a Mexico marriage valid in the US?
Both the United States and Mexico recognize marriages performed in other jurisdictions as long as the marriage was legal in the jurisdiction where it was performed. Both countries, however, reserve the right to reject a marriage which is "against public policy" (e.g., incestuous or polygamous marriages). As for same-sex marriages, they are recognized by Mexico and all Mexican states, but not by the federal government in the United States and not by most U.S. states.
