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Yes, even prior to the July 24, 2011 legalization of same-sex marriage in New York, out-of-state same-sex marriages were recognized in New York state by a decision of the State Court of Appeals beginning February 1, 2008. Vermont began permitting same-sex marriage on September 1, 2009, after having legalized civil unions starting July 1, 2000.
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Does the state of Vermont still recognize civil unions legally performed in Vermont before same-sex marriage was legalized there?
Yes, it recognizes them as having all the same rights and responsibilities as legal marriage. Civil union licenses were issued in Vermont from July 1, 2000 until August 31, 2009. Same-sex marriage was legalized beginning September 1, 2009 and no further civil union licenses can be issued.
Is a marriage that takes place overseas to an immigrant legal and binding in the US?
If the marriage was legal where it was performed, the US will recognize it as a legal marriage, with the responsibilities and obligations expected.
Is your Turkish marriage legal in Australia?
In Australia, a marriage performed in another country is seen as legal if the marriage is legally recognised in the country in which the marriage was performed and if the marriage would have been recognised as legally valid if it had of taken place in Australia.
How can you get a Vermont Civil Union Dissolved in Minnesota?
Yes. Same-sex marriage is legal in the state of Minnesota and, as with other states where same-sex marriage is legal, Minnesota recognizes out-of-state same-sex marriages, civil unions and state-registered comprehensive domestic partnerships as full-fledged marriages. Your Vermont civil union is still legal in Vermont and is also legal in Minnesota. You will be able to petition a Minnesota court for divorce and go through divorce proceedings as with any other marriage. When you have obtained a divorce in Minnesota, you will also be considered divorced in Vermont.
Does the state of Oregon recognize civil unions legally performed in Vermont?
Yes, the state of Oregon recognizes civil unions performed in other states as Oregon state registered domestic partnerships which provide the same rights and responsibilities as legal marriage in Oregon.
If you have a civil union in Vermont do you now have to marry your partner?
No. Although there can be no new civil unions in Vermont, existing ones are still valid. You can remain partners in civil union and receive rights and privileges identical to legal marriage, yet your relationship is not a legal marriage unless you actually legally marry your same-sex partner which you can now do in Vermont.
Is a marriage performed in Saint Lucia recognized in New York?
If it is a legal marriage, yes it will be recognized.
Can a Florida notary perform a legal wedding in Ohio?
No a marriage has to be performed by a pastor who has a marriage license .
Is a Muslim marriage from Saudi Arabia legal in the U S?
The United States will recognize a legal marriage performed in any other country.
If a marriage license and certificate was never filed is the marriage legal?
United StatesNo. The return of the license signed by the official who performed the ceremony creates the record and proof the marriage took place and was legal. If the license is never returned then you have no proof the marriage was performed unless you can produce the signed original to the proper authorities.
Has any same-sex couple sued the state of Vermont for legal recognition of their out-of-state marriage?
The state of Vermont now recognizes out-of-state same-sex marriages.
Can you change your name on a Vermont 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 Vermont driver's license. The gender of your spouse is irrelevant.
