Why is this a big deal? Well, the right to marry also gives couples the right to divorce. Before this ruling, same-sex couples who were legally married in another state could not divorce in a state not recognizing same-sex marriages. This created somewhat of a legal quagmire for these couples. Residency requirements often prevented couples …
The Supreme Court’s historic ruling this week declared all state bans on same sex marriage unconstitutional. This means states will be required to follow federal mandates to perform and recognize same-sex marriages. Same-sex marriage is now legal, but this does not mean that same-sex couples can run out and get married tomorrow! Technically, the Supreme …