2006-06-20 09:24:55 · 16 answers · asked by TIFFANY M 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
As far as I know, the only US state that recognizes same sex marriage is Massachusetts
2006-06-20 09:28:18 · answer #1 · answered by Black Fedora 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the United States, Massachusetts is the only state in which same-sex couples can get married. There are, however, other states like Vermont that recognize civil unions.
If you would like to get married in Massachusetts but are not a resident, then your ability to do so depends on the laws in your home state. If your state explicitly prohibits same-sex marriage, then you cannot get married in Massachusetts. If there are no explicit prohibitions, then you _may_ be able to get married in MA. That issue is working its way through the courts right now.
Now, having said all that, in almost any state, you can find a church that is willing to host a wedding where you can demonstrate your life-long committment to your partner. It just won't be legally binding in the eyes of the state.
2006-06-20 16:41:29 · answer #2 · answered by Rob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
UH, if you are TIFFANY the GIRL, then no.
Plus, you should learn to spell HAWAII. I doubt they'd like your lack of knowledge. And, JSYK, if you end up getting married in Massachussetts or some other liberally retarded state, it will not be recognized in any other state.
2006-06-20 16:28:42 · answer #3 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"And, JSYK, if you end up getting married in Massachussetts or some other liberally retarded state, it will not be recognized in any other state."
not necessarily true ... I assume you are referring to the Defense of Marriage Act, which say that a state is NOT REQUIRED to recognize a same-sex marriage from another start .... but they can if they choose to ...
DOMA is constitutionally dubious ... but of course Roberts and Alito may not care
2006-06-20 17:57:24 · answer #4 · answered by LizTalks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,as long as your both 18 : in a sense, they use a different word for it. Hawaii is one of the few states in the US that does have same sex unions.
2006-06-26 21:08:39 · answer #5 · answered by Dave. F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do u mind if i check her out 1 then i can tell u weather u can get married to her or not
2006-06-20 16:28:48 · answer #6 · answered by booboobobobobobobobob 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoops...just realized the person asking the question is also female.
No clue on that one...but best of luck to you!!!!
2006-06-20 16:28:50 · answer #7 · answered by OceanGirl99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Only in Massachusettes.
2006-06-20 16:28:16 · answer #8 · answered by lynda_is 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. They tried and failed to pass gay marriage in HI a couple years ago...sux, huh?
2006-06-20 16:28:45 · answer #9 · answered by tennessee_river_rat69 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you should just do it. Even if you have to do it secretely, do it because it is what you want.
2006-06-20 17:14:40 · answer #10 · answered by The Dude 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋