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Why is same-sex marriage not legal in Washington state?
It is now. Same-sex marriage was legalized in Washington state on November 6, 2012.
Does the state republican party platform for Washington state include marriage equality?
No. Although same-sex marriage is legal in the state of Washington, the state Republican Party platform calls for limiting marriage to heterosexuals only.
When will same-sex marriage be legal in Washington state?
Same-sex marriage was legalized in Washington state on November 6, 2012. The state will begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples on December 6, 2012.
What are the requirements for same-sex marriage in Washington state?
Same-sex marriage is not legal in Washington state. Same-sex couples may not marry there, but they may register as domestic partners.
Which county in Washington state has recorded the most same-sex marriages?
By far, King County issues the most marriage licenses to same-sex couples in Washington state. Same-sex marriage became legal in Washington state on December 6, 2012.
Has any same-sex couple sued the state of Washington for legal recognition of their out-of-state marriage?
Yes. Castle v. State. Eleven same-sex couples sued the state on April 1, 2004.Same-sex marriage was legalized in Washington state on November 6, 2012.
Can you change your name on a Washington state 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 Washington state driver's license. The gender of your spouse is irrelevant.
Where did the actor Jim Nabors get married in 2012?
The actor Jim Nabors got married in 2012 in Washington state. Nabors is gay and he married his spouse in the state of Washington where gay marriage is legal.
Does Colorado recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages?
Yes. Same-sex marriage is legal in Colorado effective October 6, 2014.
Does the state of Washington recognize Oregon state registered domestic partnerships?
Yes. Washington state recognizes out-of-state domestic partnerships ("DPs") if they are substantially equivalent to a Washington state DPs, which have all the same rights and benefits as legal marriage in Washington. Oregon state DPs are substantially equivalent to Washington state DPs (i.e., legal marriage) and are therefore recognized as DPs in Washington state.RCW 26.60.090. Reciprocity. A legal union of two persons of the same sex that was validly formed in another jurisdiction, and that is substantially equivalent to a domestic partnership under this chapter, shall be recognized as a valid domestic partnership in this state and shall be treated the same as a domestic partnership registered in this state regardless of whether it bears the name domestic partnership.
Does the state of Washington recognize Nevada state registered domestic partnerships?
Yes. Washington state recognizes out-of-state domestic partnerships ("DPs") if they are substantially equivalent to a Washington state DPs, which have all the same rights and benefits as legal marriage in Washington. Nevada state DPs are substantially equivalent to Washington state DPs (i.e., legal marriage) and are therefore recognized as DPs in Washington state.RCW 26.60.090. Reciprocity. A legal union of two persons of the same sex that was validly formed in another jurisdiction, and that is substantially equivalent to a domestic partnership under this chapter, shall be recognized as a valid domestic partnership in this state and shall be treated the same as a domestic partnership registered in this state regardless of whether it bears the name domestic partnership.
Does a stepparent have any legal rights to their stepchildren in Washington State?
No. A adult has no legal rights in regards to non biological children of any relationship status, ( legal marriage, common law marriage, significant other live-in, same-sex unions, etc.
