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Yes, the U.S. recognizes marriages elsewhere when performed by that country's ligitimate person. I took a class in Domestic Law at Jones School of Law, and that specific question was discussed. Cathy Williams
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Does New Jersey recognize same sex marriages from another state?
Yes. All US states recognize all marriages performed in other states.
Does Ohio recognize marriages performed out of state for an Ohio resident?
Of course! It is a requirement of the US Constitution, that states recognize the actions of the other states. Marriage and divorce are key ones. One important exception is same-sex marriages. Ohio does not recognize same-sex marriages performed out-of-state.
Do most US states recognize same-sex marriages?
Yes. As of November 19, 2014, 35 US states recognize same-sex marriages and only 15 US states do not.
Does the state of Maryland recognize same-sex marriages legally performed in Massachusetts?
Yes. The Attorney General of Maryland issued an opinion on February 24, 2010 stating that Maryland law can recognize same-sex marriages legally performed in other states. This opinion is binding on Maryland state agencies. Same-sex couples will be able to legally marry in Maryland beginning January 1, 2013.
Does the US recognize marriages from turkey?
Generally, yes. However, the US does not recognize polygamy, and most states do not recognize same sex marriage.
Does the federal us law recognize same sex marriages if you marry and live in a state where it is legal?
The Federal government recognizes all legally performed same-sex marriages. So do all 50 states.
Which clause of the US Constitution addresses the question of whether states have to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states?
The "Full Faith and Credit" Clause.
Are British civil partnerships recognized in US states where they are not performed?
Some US states may recognize British Civil Partnerships as if they were same-sex marriages or civil unions. However, most will not. Also, the US federal government will only recognize marriages, whether they be same-sex or opposite-sex.However, same-sex marriage is legal in both the United States and Great Britain.
Does Switzerland recognize US marriages?
You got to register in the city hall again after
How many marriages are performed in the US?
2,230,000 as of the year 2005
Can 2 us citizens legally marry in Mexico?
Unless the marriage is contrary to the laws of their U.S. state of residence - the U.S. does generally recognize marriages legally performed in most other countries.
Does the us recognize marriages performed in Egypt?
If you mean the federal government of the United States, then the answer is yes. The federal government recognizes same-sex marriages effective June 26, 2013, although for some purposes the couple must live in a state that also recognizes their marriage. Certain of the individual states also recognize same-sex marriages. Those states that have legalized same-sex marriage recognize such marriages performed within their own borders, in other states and in foreign countries. (Please see related question below for list of states where same-sex marriage is legal.)
