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Yes. Effective December 29, 2012, same-sex marriage will be legal in the state of Maine. Also, Maine allows same-sex couples to register for Domestic Partnerships, which have some but not the same rights as marriage.
History:A bill enacting gay marriage was signed into law on May 6, 2009 by Governor Baldacci. However, this bill was repealed by referendum on November 3, 2009 with 53% of the vote, before the law was enacted. On November 6, 2012, the matter was again put to a public referendum. This time, the electorate of Maine voted to permit same-sex marriage when the majority of voters answered yes to Maine Question 1 2012: "Do you want to allow the State of Maine to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples?"
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∙ 10y agoYes, effective August 1, 2013.
Court HistoryOn 1970 May 18, Richard Baker and James Michael McConnell applied for a marriage license in Minnesota but were denied. They filed suit in court, but the claims were dismissed in district court. It was then appealed to the Minnesota Supreme Court. In 1971 October 15, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that the statutes prohibited marriage between person of the same sex, stating a fundamental difference in marriage restriction based on race as opposed to sex. They appealed to the US Supreme Court, but on 1972 October 10, they denied to hear the case as they deemed that it was not a federal question.This case was the first legal challenge to same-sex marriage restriction in the US.
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∙ 13y agoEffective June 26, 2015, the marriage laws of the state of Michigan are identical for same-sex and opposite sex couples.
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∙ 8y agoYes. Same-sex marriage is legal in Michigan effective June 26, 2015.
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∙ 8y agoNo. Civil unions are not legal in Michigan.
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If a resident of Maine is married in the Dominican Republic will the marriage be considered legal in Maine?
yes as long as it was legal there
When will same-sex marriage be legal in Maine?
Same-sex marriage was legalized in Maine effective December 29, 2012.
What are some major obstacles to the legalization of same-sex marriage in Maine?
There are no obstacles anymore. Same-sex marriage is legal in Maine effective November 6, 2012.
Has any same-sex couple sued the state of Maine for legal recognition of their out-of-state marriage?
Same-sex marriage was legalized in Maine on November 6, 2012.
Can you change your name on a Maine driver's license using a same-sex marriage certificate?
Yes. A certificate of marriage, regardless of where it was issued, is sufficient proof of legal change of name for a Maine driver's license. The gender of your spouse is irrelevant.
Are Capuchin monkeys legal in Maine?
NO they are not legal in Maine. They are banned.
How many same-sex couples have married in Aroostook County Maine?
Although same-sex marriage has been legal in Maine since January 5, 2013, the Maine Division of Public Health Services, which publishes statistical data pertaining to marriages in Maine on its website, has not published marriage data more recent than that relating to 2012. See related link below.
How many same-sex couples have married in Cumberland County Maine?
Although same-sex marriage has been legal in Maine since January 5, 2013, the Maine Division of Public Health Services, which publishes statistical data pertaining to marriages in Maine on its website, has not published marriage data more recent than that relating to 2012. See related link below.
How many same-sex couples have married in Hancock County Maine?
Although same-sex marriage has been legal in Maine since January 5, 2013, the Maine Division of Public Health Services, which publishes statistical data pertaining to marriages in Maine on its website, has not published marriage data more recent than that relating to 2012. See related link below.
How many same-sex couples have married in Kennebec County Maine?
Although same-sex marriage has been legal in Maine since January 5, 2013, the Maine Division of Public Health Services, which publishes statistical data pertaining to marriages in Maine on its website, has not published marriage data more recent than that relating to 2012. See related link below.
How many same-sex couples have married in Knox County Maine?
Although same-sex marriage has been legal in Maine since January 5, 2013, the Maine Division of Public Health Services, which publishes statistical data pertaining to marriages in Maine on its website, has not published marriage data more recent than that relating to 2012. See related link below.
How many same-sex couples have married in Lincoln County Maine?
Although same-sex marriage has been legal in Maine since January 5, 2013, the Maine Division of Public Health Services, which publishes statistical data pertaining to marriages in Maine on its website, has not published marriage data more recent than that relating to 2012. See related link below.
