Congrats and Mazel Tov to all who will now be able to marry!

[Happyhippychick]

:toast: :bounce:

I am grateful that I am alive to be a witness to this truly historic day for all Americans.

[yardwork]

1. Thank you.

I was married for more than twenty years and everybody thought it was wonderful. Then I fell in love with a woman and suddenly I'm worse than dirt to the right-wingers.

[Happyhippychick]

4. Yes but having the contempt of the wingnuts is a huge compliment!

[yardwork]

9. I like to say that I'm Pat Robertson's worst nightmare.

Suburban soccer mom to pagan lesbian career woman!

[Happyhippychick]

17. Wear that badge proudly! I'm an atheist pro-choice gun hating PETA

embracing global warming cultist!

[yardwork]

19. Sister!

:toast:

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

7. Not to us

we love you just as you are. :hug:

[yardwork]

10. Awwwww. Thanks!

:party:

[Squatch]

18. Not to me, you're not.

Equal rights, baby!

[yardwork]

20. Thank you!

[lisa58]

2. Question: The couples that got married in 2004...

...are they now legally married or do they have to do it all again?

[RaleighNCDUer]

3. I know several states recognize civil unions, but this makes just

California and Massachusetts that have legalized marriage, correct?

So, do the two states recognize each others' marriages as valid?

[Breeze54]

5. Yes.

And maybe New York.... but I'm not sure about NY.

[RaleighNCDUer]

12. Another question. My sister and her partner got married in a church

ceremony last year. Of course, this state won't recognize it - but would CA or MA recognize it as valid, despite having no blessing from the state? Or is it only states which have legalized it - IOW, if they moved, would they need a second ceremony?

[Breeze54]

14. How to Get Married in Massachusetts - Non-Massachusetts Residents

State law

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Same-sex_marriage_in_the_United_States

See Same-sex marriage legislation in the United States by state

Massachusetts has recognized same-sex marriage since 2004, though this only affects state law; the U.S. federal government does not recognize same-sex marriages in Massachusetts as being marriages under federal law.

Connecticut, Vermont, New Jersey, and New Hampshire have created legal unions that, while not called marriages, are explicitly defined as offering all the rights and responsibilities of marriage under state (though not federal) law to same-sex couples. Maine, Hawaii, the District of Columbia, Oregon and Washington have created legal unions for same-sex couples that offer varying subsets of the rights and responsibilities of marriage under the laws of those jurisdictions.

On May 15, 2008 the California Supreme Court ruled that limiting marriage between only "one man and one women" is unconstitutional, effectively legalizing same-sex marriage in California.<1><2>

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Information Regarding Residents of Other States

http://www.lawlib.state.ma.us/gaymarriage.html

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FACTBOX: U.S. laws on gay marriage, civil unions

http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSN1554162720080515

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How to Get Married in Massachusetts

Non-Massachusetts Residents

http://www.glad.org/marriage/howtogetmarried.html

* Can I get married in MA if I live in another state?
* Can I get married in MA if my partner resides in MA?
* How will the clerks determine whether I reside in MA?
* What if I am a resident of more than one state?
* Should I pretend that I am a MA resident?
* What if I disclose that I am a resident of another state, and the clerk grants me a license anyway?
* What if I do have plans to move to MA in the near future?
* How do I become a MA resident?
* What if I am a resident of another country?



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I hope that helps!

:hi:

[RaleighNCDUer]

16. Great info. Thanks. nt

[HockeyMom]

13. NY Courts just ruled

they will recognize out of state gay marriages, civil unions, and domestic partnerships.

Now how about NY ruling for gay marriage INSIDE the state? This was campaign pledge of Spitzer. I hope Patterson takes up the cause.

I am, unfortunately, in Florida now where a state constitutional ban on gay marriages will be on the November ballot. I will definitely vote NO, but it probably will still pass in this 17th Century state.

There was even an interview with a straight, married, "christian" couple (OLD) who said it is a sin against God for straight people NOT to marry and have kids.

This state is unbelievable.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

6. Hear hear!

May this news be great news for many dedicated couples in California.

[eleny]

8. Wedding planners are singing Happy, Happy, Joy Joy!!!

Let the wedding bells ring!

[KitchenWitch]

11. Now might be the time to go in to the Wedding Planning business in CA

[MindPilot]

15. I am proud of my state today...more so than usual! n/t