I know that due to DOMA RI cannot be compelled to recognize the MA marriages. It is a very muddy legal framework though. I believe they are considered married only in MA so RI does not have the authority to divorce something that the state does not recognize.
Ellen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: If gay couple gets married in Massachusetts but either lives in another state or moves to another state where gay marriage isn't recognized, does that mean they aren't married as far as their state is concerned? If they want to get divorced is that a non-issue because the state doesn't think they are married in the first place? A lesbian couple that was married in Massachusetts but lives in Rhode Island wants to get divorced, and the courts don't know how to handle it because gay marriage isn't recognized in RI or something like that. So I'm wondering, if the state doesn't recognize gay marriage, is divorce even an issue? Can't the couple just decide they aren't married anymore and move into separate homes like any other unmarried couple breaking up? Actually in Rhode Island I think they have no stance on gay marriage either way, which is confusing. I guess if gay marriage isn't recognized then you can't get spousal support or anything. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15853611/ Anyone know any more about this, like the legal implications? --------------------------------- Access over 1 million songs - Yahoo! Music Unlimited.
