then came back to illinois,would they be married in the eyes of illinois law?(or any other state that does not support gay marriage)
2006-12-15 06:30:07 · 11 answers · asked by www.thought_fire 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Are they marrying men?
2006-12-15 06:32:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They would be "Legally" married in Maryland. However, when they return to Illinois, the State of Illinois isn't bound to recognize their marriage as a "Legal" marriage if it is against the law of the state or the state has decided not to recognize same sex marriage!
2006-12-15 06:35:15 · answer #2 · answered by ilgi2004 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many states have adopted a DOMA law (Defense of marriage act) which typically says that they do not have to recognize marriages from other states that would be illegal in their state.
Federal law doesn't recognize any gay marriage.
The 'full faith and credit' clause has been ruled as inappropriate to the issue of marriage.
I wasn't aware that Maryland was marrying lesbians - Mass. is the only state that allows marriage, while Vermont, California and New Jersey allow domestic partnerships/civil unions.
2006-12-15 07:17:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the full faith and credit clause in the constitution does not require states to honor laws or judgments that grossly offend or conflict with the laws or values of another. So No, the marriage would not be valid in another state, especially if that state had a law that said it was illegal.
2006-12-15 06:46:03 · answer #4 · answered by On Time 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes they would legally be married whether the state would uphold the out-of-state marriage certificate is entirely up to that state I would think.
2006-12-15 06:33:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about Illinois. The civil union thing is slippery that way, in that it might not transfer, state to state.
2006-12-15 06:32:55 · answer #6 · answered by Schmorgen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Texas divorce laws are easy.You don't need a reason here.You do need to live here 3 months before you file though.(craigslist doesn't have casual encounters anymore do they?) Just move move home wait 3 months and file for a divorce.Then don't leave the state until your divorce is final.Good luck
2016-05-22 21:31:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. See Defense of Marriage Act.
2006-12-15 06:48:42 · answer #8 · answered by AustinoBambino 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
likely not. many of the states that ban gay marriage also ban the recognition of gay marriage from another state.
2006-12-15 06:33:03 · answer #9 · answered by wackybluegreen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they wouldn't.
gay marraige doesn't carry over into other states.
most laws are like this, even on job certifications. what is exceptable in one state, means nothing in the other 49
2006-12-15 09:41:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋