Studds married his long time partner in Massachusetts when gay marriages were legalized by that state.
He had sought to have his partner declared eligible for a wife's benefits on his death. The partners claim has been denied by the government.
Most pensions of this kind were intended to provide income for surviving widows and were devised when women were homemakers and mothers only.
2006-10-17 16:27:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
NO. Gay marriages are not recognized outside of MA. They are not recognized by the federal government.
2006-10-17 16:30:55 · answer #1 · answered by Chainsaw 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
A working Will or a residing have faith will the two accomplish those objectives. the situation got here form those people who in no way made any probate judgements. additionally word: because basic regulation Marriage has been long previous for a century in maximum up-to-date-day states, then adult men and girls in this comparable situation have additionally misplaced out on their companion's property. Peace.
2016-12-13 10:19:07 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes absolutely. There is NO difference between a life partner and a spouse at all. They play the SAME role. Doesn't matter that he was with another guy.
2006-10-17 16:36:43 · answer #3 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. Not because it was a same sex marriage (which is not federally recoginized anyway) but because Studds should've lost his pension for child molestation. All politicians who are convicted of ANYTHING should lose their pensions. Maybe they'd ALL behave a little better.
2006-10-18 12:21:48 · answer #4 · answered by Cherie 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes. I know many gay couples who have been in stable, loving relationships for 10-20 years or more, far longer than any of my straight friends have been able to sustain a happy relationship. They support each other emotionally and financially, and contribute to the health and welfare of our community, just as any married couple would. A kind, open-hearted gay couple was unofficial "mom and dad" to my law school crowd of orphans, straight and gay alike, for many years. It's a crime to treat them as if they were somehow less worthy.
2006-10-17 16:41:31 · answer #5 · answered by Fogjazz49-Retired 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes but today the wives get it anyway even if they work and do not have children. If they were married then he should get it, He is human being too just like a woman.
2006-10-17 16:32:15 · answer #6 · answered by Alice in Wonderland 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
That's for his partner to work out
2006-10-17 16:31:24 · answer #7 · answered by HawkEye 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, no and no. This marriage is only recognized in Mass. It is not recognized in any other state. Besides that it is just gross! Ewwwwwwwwww.
2006-10-17 16:49:05 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes.
2006-10-17 16:31:21 · answer #9 · answered by Mojo Seeker Of Knowlege 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
the rule of law says no.
2006-10-17 16:42:35 · answer #10 · answered by senseofhonor 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋