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Do most US states recognize same-sex marriages?
Yes. As of November 19, 2014, 35 US states recognize same-sex marriages and only 15 US states do not.
Does the US recognize marriages from turkey?
Generally, yes. However, the US does not recognize polygamy, and most states do not recognize same sex marriage.
Does New Jersey recognize same sex marriages from another state?
Yes. All US states recognize all marriages performed in other states.
Does Arkansas recognize common law marriages?
Arkansas does not recognize common law marriages
Does Ohio recognize marriages performed out of state for an Ohio resident?
Of course! It is a requirement of the US Constitution, that states recognize the actions of the other states. Marriage and divorce are key ones. One important exception is same-sex marriages. Ohio does not recognize same-sex marriages performed out-of-state.
Does the US recognize marriages performed in Kuwait?
Yes, the U.S. recognizes marriages elsewhere when performed by that country's ligitimate person. I took a class in Domestic Law at Jones School of Law, and that specific question was discussed. Cathy Williams
If married in Arkansas does Mississippi recognize the marriage?
Marriages are recognized throughout the US. If it is legal in Arkansas, it will be legal in Mississippi.
Will your social security benefits be taken away if you get a civil union in another state?
No. The US Federal Government does not recognize civil unions. It recognizes marriages, including same-sex marriages.
Is a marriage valid in Peru if the couple was married in the US?
Yes. Most countries recognize each other's legal marriages.
Does the United States recognize same-sex marriages performed in Mexico?
No. Although the United States does generally recognize marriages performed in Mexico, the federal government does not currently recognize same-sex marriages regardless of where they were performed. However, individual states that have legalized same-sex marriage do recognize same-sex marriages performed in Mexico. Also, same-sex marriages performed in the United States are recognized by the Mexican government, including for immigration purposes.
Does NJ recognize Las Vegas marriages?
Of course.
Are British civil partnerships recognized in US states where they are not performed?
Some US states may recognize British Civil Partnerships as if they were same-sex marriages or civil unions. However, most will not. Also, the US federal government will only recognize marriages, whether they be same-sex or opposite-sex.However, same-sex marriage is legal in both the United States and Great Britain.
