if i married my gay partner, a US citizen in this country, (England) would the marriage still be legal in America?
2006-07-29 02:23:32 · 11 answers · asked by harri 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
A marriage is a marriage no matter where you got married. You are legally married even if you did it in another country. Nobody can say you are not legally married just cause you married elsewhere. People do that all the time. There is no rule that say you must marry in your country. In some states gay marriages are not legal but you didn't get married there so no worries. Nobody is gonna kick you out of that state just because you are a gay married couple.
For those who said gay marriages are not legal in England, you are wrong! It became legal a few months ago and Elton John was the first to get married. Also, gay marriage is legal in some states and sooner or later it'll be legal in the whole nation. Ellen DeGeneres and Melissa Ethridge married their partners not long after it became legal where they live.
2006-07-29 03:31:33 · answer #1 · answered by curious_boricua_soul 5 · 5⤊ 3⤋
In the US, things differ from one state to another. Only one state recognizes same-sex marriages. Several other states give same-sex couples the opportunity to benefit much the same rights as a married couple, without calling it marriage.
-Same-sex marriages are legal in Massachusetts.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Same-sex_marriage_in_Massachusetts
- In Vermont and Connecticut you can get a civil union, which offers about the same benefits as marriage.
For more info, see:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_unions_in_Vermont
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_unions_in_Connecticut
- California, New Jersey, Maine, Hawaii the District of Columbia and the City of New York grant benefits through domestic partnerships.
You can find more info on: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_partnerships_in_the_United_States
2006-07-29 03:19:59 · answer #2 · answered by sethnebtjebu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, with the exception of in Mass. They are the only state the recognizes that marriage can be between two people of the same sex. Other states don't. Further, our federal government is considering the issue and it looks like the conservatives are leaning toward keeping it between a man and a woman.
2006-07-29 08:17:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the bottom line is that the marriage would currently hold no legal weight in the states. You would not be considered "married" on any legal document.
2006-07-29 07:10:05 · answer #4 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No but if you want to have a civil partnership go for it anyway in your eyes you will be married and will have that day to treasure forever good luck.
2006-07-29 03:30:15 · answer #5 · answered by pig m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Errr, no such thing as a legal gay marriage.
2006-07-29 02:31:20 · answer #6 · answered by lunarsky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cant get married in England its called a civil partnership
2006-07-29 02:29:04 · answer #7 · answered by gofuk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could have a civil partnership here, but don't think it would stand in US. Hey, but good luck, long as you are both happy
2006-07-29 02:44:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope....
2006-07-29 02:31:16 · answer #9 · answered by Taffi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, at least I think so.
2006-07-29 03:32:35 · answer #10 · answered by giftedgirl41 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋