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Has any same-sex couple sued the state of Kansas for legal recognition of their out-of-state marriage?
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Yes. Nelson v. Kansas Department of Revenue, filed on December 30, 2013, by two same-sex married couples are suing the state of Kansas for requiring them to file separate state tax returns as single persons. Both couples were legally married in California.
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What percent of Kansas residents support same-sex marriage?
44% of Kansas residents support same-sex marriage as of 2014.
What percent of Kansas residents oppose same-sex marriage?
49% of Kansas residents oppose same-sex marriage as of 2014.
Can you marry a second cousin in the state of kansas?
If it was legal in Colorado, it would be in Kansas.
What are the Kansas laws on infidelity and marriage?
Kansas is a "no-fault" divorce law state
Does the state democratic party platform for Kansas include marriage equality?
Yes, the state of Kansas democratic party platform does include marriage equality.
Has a marriage equality bill ever been introduced in either house of the state legislature in Kansas?
No. A marriage equality bill has never been introduced in the Kansas legislature.
Should same-sex marriage be legal in Kansas?
Yes. The federal courts have ruled that laws in Kansas limiting marriage to opposite-sex couples only are unconstitutional.Same-sex marriage is legal in the state of Kansas, and the very first same-sex couples will be issued marriage licenses when the County Clerks offices open early on November 13, 2014.
Can you marry your first cousin in Kansas?
Yes, cousin marriage is legal in Kansas. However, it's important to note that regulations regarding cousin marriage can vary from state to state, so it's advisable to check the specific laws and regulations in Kansas.
What are some major obstacles to the legalization of same-sex marriage in Kansas?
Same-sex marriage is legal in Kansas beginning November 13, 2014. The only possible obstacle in the future is if the United States Supreme Court agrees to hear an appeal of the decision striking down Kansas' anti-gay marriage laws, decides in favor of the state of Kansas and begins permitting states to pass laws limiting marriage to opposite-sex couples again.
Did the US District Court for the District of Kansas ever rule on the constitutionality of Kansas' ban on same-sex marriage?
Yes. On November 4, 2014, a United States District Court Judge struck down Kansas' ban on same-sex marriage as unconstitutional.
If you are from Kansas and got married in Las Vegas do you still have to file your marriage license in Kansas?
You do not need to file in Kansas. However, you will need a copy of the certificate to show if asked.
Has any governor of Kansas ever vetoed a bill that would have legalized same-sex marriage in that state?
No. The Kansas state legislature has never passed a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage and, as a result, no governor of Kansas has ever had the opportunity to sign or veto such a bill.
