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Marriage is also banned by amendments to the constitutions of 29 states, and by statute (state law) in an additional 13 states. It is useful to note that even in some states where gay marriage is banned by amendment or statute, same-sex couples are able to obtain the full legal effect of marriage by entering into domestic partnerships or civil unions which are virtually identical to marriage in every way except that they are not called "marriages."
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe first recorded law explicitly prohibiting same-sex marriage was written in 342 C.E. by the Roman Emperors Constantius II and Constans. Theodosian Code (C. Th. 9.7.3).
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What laws prohibit same-sex marriage?
No law prohibits same-sex marriage in the United States or Canada.Internationally, where same-sex marriage is prohibited, it is as a result of either the marriage law, a separate act, or a provision of the constitution.
What is a mahram?
It is part of Islamic law that prohibits the marriage of close relatives. A very expansive answer is given on the link below
Is there a law that prohibits volunteerism?
No
What is the relationship name for your daughter-in-law's grandson?
If your daughter-in-law's grandson is a child from a marriage before she married your son, or after their marriage ended, her grandson is not related to you. If he is a child of the marriage between your son and your daughter-in-law, then he is your great grandson.
In common law marriage can you take your partners last name?
Yes
Can you burn Canadian money?
Canadian law prohibits destroying Canadian coin. It doesn't explicitly name paper money in that context.
This law prohibits public officials from holding meetings not open to the public?
sunshine law
What is the law which prohibits companies from engaging in price fixing?
The Sherman Anti-Trust Law.
What is the name of the law on same-sex marriage that Barack Obama signed?
President Obama has not signed any law pertaining to same-sex marriage. President Bill Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act in 1996. That is the current federal law on this matter.
Is the common law marriage recognized in Virginia or can someone be grandfathered in after living together for 19 years?
Common law marriage is not recognized in Virginia.Common law marriage is not recognized in Virginia.Common law marriage is not recognized in Virginia.Common law marriage is not recognized in Virginia.
What law prohibits discrimination against handicappers?
ADA 1990
If the wife decides to keep her maiden name in a Common law marriage will it affect the legality of a marriage?
Changing your name is not a requirement, and will not void the marriage if the wife decides to keep her maiden name. Likewise, a name change alone will not formalize the marriage and the couple must still meet the requirements of their state.
