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How does a same-sex married couple obtain a divorce?
A gay couple who are legally married, can get a divorce exactly the same as a heterosexual couple.
How are you viewed legally as a same sex married couple when filing taxes in New York?
As of 2013, you are viewed as a married couple with all the rights of a straight married couple.
How do you get a divorce from a same-sex spouse?
The procedure is the same for any legally married couple- through the state family court system.
What constitutes cohabition?
Living together as a married couple but not being legally married. Spending the night at each others place is not the same thing.
Can a same-sex couple legally married in another state be granted tenancy by its entirety in Florida?
Florida does not recognize same sex marriage. Tenancy by the entirety is reserved for legally married couples who own real property. So, the answer would be no on this one.
If a same-sex couple is married in California are they also married in Missouri?
Yes. The state of Missouri recognizes virtually all marriages legally performed in California.
Is same-sex divorce legally recognized?
Yes. When a same-sex couple divorces, they are considered legally divorced in places where same-sex marriage is legal and they are considered single in places where same-sex marriage is not legally recognized.
Can a same-sex married couple live in a state where same-sex marriage is not legal?
In the United States, anyone can live in any state they choose. Legally, however, as soon as the same-sex married couples crosses the state line into a state where same-sex marriage is not legal, they cease to be a married couple. They are free to live there and represent themselves as a married couple, but the government will treat them as unrelated household members.
What happens when a married same-sex couple travels to a state where same-sex marriage is not recognized?
I assume you are asking about what happens when a legally married same-sex couple travels to a state that does not offer marriage equality. Some states will recognized the marriage as a civil union or domestic partnership. Some cities will recognize the marriage as a domestic partnership. In some jurisdictions, however, the two spouses are legally considered to be strangers and have none of the rights and responsibilities normally enjoyed by a married couple.
Can a same-sex married couple file a joint state income tax return in Colorado?
Yes. The Colorado state tax code relies upon the IRS's definition of marriage and, therefore, the Colorado Department of Revenue has ruled that a legally married same-sex couple legally married that lives in Colorado may jointly file their state income tax return as "married" (either jointly or separately).
What happens when a same-sex couple legally married in California moves to Kansas where same-sex marriage is not legal?
The legality of their marriage is not changed by the move. Beginning November 12, 2014, the state of Kansas legally recognizes same-sex marriages legally performed in other states.
What are some examples of people in the Philippines who are married to the same sex?
No same-sex couple is permitted to marry in the Philippines and no foreign same-sex marriages are legally recognized there. So, there are no examples.
