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Does Colorado courts recognize Maryland custody?
In general, US states give "full faith and credit" to the legal judgments of other states, so yes.
What is the legal principle known as the Full Faith and Credit Clause, which states that states must give full faith and credit to the laws of other states?
The Full Faith and Credit Clause is a legal principle in the U.S. Constitution that requires states to recognize and enforce the laws and judicial decisions of other states.
Must a legal action in one state be recognized by another?
Yes. The full faith and credit clause of the constitution means that states have to recognize judgments from other states.
Does Wisconsin recognize marriages filed in neveda?
Yes, based on the full faith and credit clause of the Constitution, states recognize legal marriages in other states. If a marriage is illegal or otherwise invalid in one state, it will not become valid in another.
What is the significance of the Full Faith and Credit Clause in relation to the recognition of same-sex marriages across different states in the United States?
The Full Faith and Credit Clause of the U.S. Constitution requires states to recognize legal decisions and documents from other states. This means that a same-sex marriage legally performed in one state must be recognized as valid in all other states, ensuring consistency and equality for same-sex couples across the country.
Why do you states need to be concerned about laws passed in other states?
The legal issues are more complex than a short reply can suggest, but if states acted independently, with complete autonomy, and with no obligation to recognize the rulings in other states, citizens would not be able to determine their rights and obligations when they crossed state lines. An important constitutional basis for the obligation to recognize the judicial proceedings in other states is in Article IV, section 1 of the U.S. Constitution, which binds all states to "full faith and credit" for judicial proceedings in all other states.
Do you need a divorce if you now live in a state that does not recognize common law marriage?
If your state doesn't recognize common law marriage then you cannot create one. If you live in a state that recognizes common law marriage and then move, you may need a divorce in order to dissolve that relationship.Although states are supposed to recognize marriages that are legal in other states they do not do that consistently. Many states will not recognize legal same sex marriages. State laws on this issue may vary and it's murky as well since many entities in your new state, such as health insurance companies, won't recognize your marriage. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in marital law.If your state doesn't recognize common law marriage then you cannot create one. If you live in a state that recognizes common law marriage and then move, you may need a divorce in order to dissolve that relationship.Although states are supposed to recognize marriages that are legal in other states they do not do that consistently. Many states will not recognize legal same sex marriages. State laws on this issue may vary and it's murky as well since many entities in your new state, such as health insurance companies, won't recognize your marriage. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in marital law.If your state doesn't recognize common law marriage then you cannot create one. If you live in a state that recognizes common law marriage and then move, you may need a divorce in order to dissolve that relationship.Although states are supposed to recognize marriages that are legal in other states they do not do that consistently. Many states will not recognize legal same sex marriages. State laws on this issue may vary and it's murky as well since many entities in your new state, such as health insurance companies, won't recognize your marriage. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in marital law.If your state doesn't recognize common law marriage then you cannot create one. If you live in a state that recognizes common law marriage and then move, you may need a divorce in order to dissolve that relationship.Although states are supposed to recognize marriages that are legal in other states they do not do that consistently. Many states will not recognize legal same sex marriages. State laws on this issue may vary and it's murky as well since many entities in your new state, such as health insurance companies, won't recognize your marriage. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in marital law.
Is your marriage in Florida legal in Spain you are both English?
Yes. Foreigners can marry in the United States and Spain will legally recognize marriages performed in other countries.
Why was the decision by Massachusetts to recognize gay and lesbian marriages such a controversial issue of federalism?
Mainly due to the fact that under the Constitution all states recognize the acts of other states. (IE: Once you have a driver's license in one state, that licensee is honored and respected in the rest of the states.) Once you're married in a state, the following states recognize that union. Certain states refuse to acknowledge that a same sex marriage is legal.
Is it true that Arizona doesn't have extradition to other states or is it case by case?
As with the other 49 states within the United States of America, Arizona tends to respect, and cooperate with, other states on extradition requests as long as certain legal standards are satisfactorily met. For Arizona and the other states recognize that extradition tends to be requested for the serious, felonycharges. And Arizona and the other states may not consider extradition for misdemeanors depending on the particular charges and depending on whether legal standards are met.
If a us citizen gets married in nigeria is it legal in the states?
If the marriage was conducted legally in the other country, the US will recognize the marriage is valid.
Are civil unions legal?
In some places. Civil unions are legal in the states where they performed. They are also legal in other states that have legalized civil unions. Many places where same-sex marriage is legal will recognize a civil union as a legal marriage. Please see attached related question for a list of places where civil unions are legally performed.
