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Gay marriage
If my uncles were to get married in Massachusetts and moved to another state that does not perform civil unions or same sex marriages, will they still be considered married by the state?
Also, what's the difference between a civil union and gay marriage? I know obviously there is a strong social meaning to saying you're "married" but my mom said that because of the Defense of Marriage Act, even if youre a gay couple married in Mass. that on a federal level, you aren't given any benefits?
Thanks
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Their marriage is only recognized completely in the state of Mass. Some gay couples move to places where marriage for them is legal and recognized.
In a civil union, depending on the state, the rights the couple has are limited. For example, in a normal marriage, a man and woman could share health care benefits, etc. In a civil union that can't happen. In my family, my mom provides the health insurance for all of us, so if she for some reason married a woman, the woman would not be covered. Other rights such as these are not given to gay couples.
It's pretty unfair to me, because these people pay their taxes like any other citizen but aren't allowed the same rights. There are plenty of people who treat marriage as a joke and go to drive thru chapels in Las Vegas but they are given every right, and gay couples who really want to take it seriously. That's just my opinion.
Best of luck to your uncles if they plan on getting married,
-Abby
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no they wont be considered married if that state does not recognise their marriage certificate.
i think a civil union is a gay marriage..not sure because here in new zealand they only have civil unions theres no such thing as gay marriage but i could be mistaken
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