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Which clause of the US Constitution addresses the question of whether states have to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states?
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The "Full Faith and Credit" Clause.
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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.
Does the United States recognize same-sex marriages performed in Mexico?
No. Although the United States does generally recognize marriages performed in Mexico, the federal government does not currently recognize same-sex marriages regardless of where they were performed. However, individual states that have legalized same-sex marriage do recognize same-sex marriages performed in Mexico. Also, same-sex marriages performed in the United States are recognized by the Mexican government, including for immigration purposes.
Does the US recognize marriages performed in Kuwait?
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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 Florida recognize marriages of a minor performed out of state for a Florida resident?
If the wedding was legally performed with a legal license, Florida will recognize the marriage as legitimate.
Does the state of Iowa recognize same-sex marriages legally performed in California?
Yes, same-sex marriages legally performed in California are recognized in Iowa.
Does the state of Vermont recognize same-sex marriages legally performed in California?
Yes, same-sex marriages legally performed in California are recognized in Vermont.
Does the state of Iowa recognize same-sex marriages legally performed in Connecticut?
Yes, same-sex marriages legally performed in Connecticut are recognized in Iowa.
Does the state of Iowa recognize same-sex marriages legally performed in Massachusetts?
Yes, same-sex marriages legally performed in Massachusetts are recognized in Iowa.
Does the state of Massachusetts recognize same-sex marriages legally performed in Connecticut?
Yes, same-sex marriages legally performed in Connecticut are recognized in Massachusetts.
Does the state of Vermont recognize same-sex marriages legally performed in Connecticut?
Yes, same-sex marriages legally performed in Connecticut are recognized in Vermont.
Does the state of Vermont recognize same-sex marriages legally performed in Massachusetts?
Yes, same-sex marriages legally performed in Massachusetts are recognized in Vermont.
