She sought only to avoid, on grounds of Christian conscience, being personally implicated in the granting to same - sex couples
of marriage licenses that had her own name affixed to them.
In New York, the first of these options would be the preferred one in light of the little known fact that New York law on the necessity
of marriage licenses is surprisingly incoherent: one statute states that «it shall be necessary for all persons intended to be married in New York state to obtain a marriage license» while another reads «nothing in this article contained shall be construed to render void by reason of a failure to procure a marriage license any marriage solemnized between [eligible] persons.»
Yes, there are married couples who are as happy as they are — maybe even happier — but it isn't necessarily because
of a marriage license.
Still, she had found herself unable to explain that to people — many often don't understand the financial realities
of a marriage license.
It may be a way for people who are friends and seek companionship with shared interests, with sex or not, to be privy to the legal perks and protections
of a marriage license.
[50] Amending the Massachusetts Constitution is a multi-year process that could not be accomplished before the date set by the SJC for the issuance
of marriage licenses to same - sex couples.
Diana Gandino handles many
of the marriage license applications that come into Syracuse City Hall, and detects a slight difference among the same sex couples who've gotten a license in the last year.
Then the DMV and they were still unable to change my name because I only brought a copy
of my marriage license and not the original (so then I had changed my name at the passport office, social security, but not DMV).
If you are filing a claim on your spouse, you may need a copy
of your marriage license as well.
Request a fax
of the marriage license application from the Registry Department before your arrival for your personal revision.
According to a recent report in the Tampa edition of Creative Loafing, in light of the recent Supreme Court decision and issuance
of marriage licenses to same - sex couples, Florida's Office of Vital Statistics is making the state's marriage certificates gender neutral...
The Casebook also includes court decisions from Canada: Haig v. Canada (1992)(omission of sexual orientation in the Canadian Human Rights Act is discriminatory); Egan v. Canada (1995)(whether exclusion of same - sex relationships from the definition of common law spouse violated the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Section 15 prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation); Vriend v. Alberta (1998)(college laboratory instructor dismissed because of his homosexuality); Hall v. Powers (2002)(student refused permission to attend a prom at a Catholic high school with his boyfriend); Halpern et al. v. Attorney General of Canada (2003)(whether denial
of marriage licenses to same - sex couples based on the common law definition of marriage was discriminatory under the Charter; a postscript indicates that the 2005 Civil Marriage Act provided for gender - neutral definition of marriage).
If you are filing a claim on your spouse, you may need a copy
of your marriage license as well.
Working with the Hamilton County Clerk of the Court means you may be in need
of a marriage license or need to pay a fine.
Whether you need a copy
of a marriage license or you need the records for a foreclosed home, you can find these services through the clerk of courts.
The amount
of the marriage license fee will be decreased by showing proof of receiving premarital counseling.
Schedule your wedding within 60 days of approval
of your marriage license.
Have a friend you trust store important items for you, such as medications, money, family heirlooms, information about your bank accounts and a copy
of your marriage license.
When the questionnaire is returned to the adoption agency by the applicant, the agency requires a picture of the family including all household members, a copy of the birth certificate for all household members, a copy
of the marriage license (where applicable), a copy of a divorce decree or death certificate in the case of a previous marriage, and a copy of discharge papers from the military (where applicable).
There is a waiver of a portion
of the marriage license fees to couples who do a 12 - hour premarital education course.
There is usually a fee associated with obtaining a copy
of your marriage license, and in some cases you may have to visit the county clerk's office in person to show I.D. Contact the county clerk's office in the county where you were married to verify the details about what they require.
According to a recent report in the Tampa edition of Creative Loafing, in light of the recent Supreme Court decision and issuance
of marriage licenses to same - sex couples, Florida's Office of Vital Statistics is making the state's marriage certificates gender neutral...
I have a display
of marriage licenses from three generations — two pairs of grandparents, my parents, and ours.
Not exact matches
Of all the investments I ever made, buying Ben's book was the best (except for my purchase of two marriage licenses
Of all the investments I ever made, buying Ben's book was the best (except for my purchase
of two marriage licenses
of two
marriage licenses).
Mexico City lawmakers want to help newlyweds avoid the hassle
of divorce by giving them an easy exit strategy: temporary
marriage licenses.
Advocates
of this position should note, that Adam and Eve would still need to purchase a civil
marriage license if they sought to get married today.
If he's giving a de facto
license to abandon your
marriage or tell married couples that they're somehow less than married, then you can go ahead and add my name to the list
of those who think his words are irresponsible.
Within ten years, I expect — maybe even within five — one New England state or another will strip the power to issue civil -
marriage licenses from clergy
of churches that do not perform same - sex
marriages.
I think there can be no question that the Pill gave incredible
license to everything from adultery and affairs to premarital sex and within
marriage to a separation
of the sex act and procreation.»
The meeting came just one day before the pope met with Kim Davis, the Kentucky County Clerk who made national headlines for refusing to issue
marriage licenses because
of her opposition to the Supreme Court's legalization
of same sex
marriage.
If the man is repeatedly getting
marriage licenses through the state then maybe the state needs to put stricter requirements on gettng married, proof
of not being married etc...
Perhaps the battle
of religious liberty will eventually strip the right for pastors to preside over and authorize government
marriage licenses.
In my work as a
licensed marriage and family therapist, I hear so many patients talk about their fears
of seeing family during the holidays.
There are a number
of denominations that have been ordaining and / or
licensing women preachers since the early 20th century and have not used the same methods
of biblical interpretation to advance gay
marriage, sex outside
marriage, or to deny eternal hell, etc..
So truly the government needs to get out
of the way - no more
marriage licenses issued, no more tax breaks.
For example, no government can deny the right
of its citizens to marry, but every state has certain
marriage regulations: minimum age, one spouse at a time, opposite sex, blood test, a
license.
The justification
of premarital sex experimentation as a means
of preparation for
marriage and as a test
of sexual compatibility for prospective mates is a rationalization for
license and self - indulgence.
In addition, if you go after polygamists for illegal cohabitation, can you limit such a policy to polygamists, or do you pursue every couple in this state that is living together without benefit
of a
licensed marriage?
According to the Republican signatories
of a recent amicus brief, the fourteenth amendment requires that
marriage licenses be issued to same - sex couples.
He is a
licensed marriage, child and family counselor in the State
of California.
But
of this I remain certain: A
marriage license in jurisdictions that have redefined
marriage gives legal form to something very different from what the Bible and church tradition call
marriage.
As all
of this continues, it does not seem unreasonable to think that a time will come when ministers will be required to perform gay weddings in order to be allowed to continue to sign
marriage licenses.
Debra Fileta is a
licensed professional counselor and speaker, Fileta is the author
of the books True Love Dates and Choosing
Marriage: The Hardest and Greatest Thing You'll Ever Do.
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marriage pledge R. R. Reno writes in «Government
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Marriage» (December) that he «can't see how a priest or pastor can in good conscience sign a
marriage license for «Spouse A» and «Spouse B.»» Then, in support of the Marriage Pledge put forwar
marriage license for «Spouse A» and «Spouse B.»» Then, in support
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In the United States, too,
marriage license exemptions have been attacked on the basis
of dignity.
Lillian Ladele, an employee in a government post in Islington, asked to be excused from registering same - sex
marriage licenses because
of her religious convictions.
In my Facebook news feed this morning, I encountered rejoicing over the resignations
of county clerks who couldn't in good conscience provide
marriage licenses to gay couples.
You know they just started issuing
marriage licenses to gays in a couple
of the states that have now approved ballot measures.
Who he is: A professional counselor and a
licensed marriage and family therapist, Clinton is president
of the American Association
of Christian Counselors, a 50,000 - member group.
filed an emergency petition to U.S. Supreme Court to stop the Ninth Circuit Court
of Appeal's premature move requiring same - sex «
marriage»
licenses in California, weeks before the Supreme Court's decision even goes into effect.