And Then There Is Access to Divorce
For years lesbians and gay men have sought access to the right to marry. To date, Massachusetts is the only state that provides this access. (A number of other states have either civil union or domestic partnership laws that provide at least some similar benefits.) Here’s an article on an often under-appreciated aspect of access to marriage–access to divorce. Right now a same-sex couple that gets married in Massachusetts might have a difficult time getting divorced anywhere other than Massachusetts. Many states will not recognize a same-sex marriage and hence, will not grant a same-sex divorce. And returning to Massachusetts for a divorce is not as easy as it sounds–there is a one-year residency requirement.
Tags: gay men, lesbians, marriage, relationship recognition
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