Group asks Calif. court to ban gay marriage
June 12, 2008 by savvyplanners.com ·
Liberty Counsel argued that the high court’s May 15 ruling put dozens of state laws addressing marriage into conflict and that the Legislature needs time to address those issues.
“I am not aware of a process in American law that enables parties to effectively appeal a higher court ruling to a lower court,” Herrera said.
His ‘n’ his, hers ‘n’ hers — state gears up for same-sex marriages
June 12, 2008 by savvyplanners.com ·
L.A. Now
Southern California — this just in
LA Times Blog
by Veronique de Turenne & Jesus Sanchez
June 12, 2008
Tuesday’s the big day, when same-sex couples can legally wed in California. But not so fast — procedures vary depending on where you live, with some counties (the O.C.) granting appointments to get a license, while others (Kern and possibly Butte) are suspending marriage ceremonies altogether. Jean-Paul Renaud has the details:
The first, busy days that same-sex couples will be allowed to wed in California promise to be chaotic and confusing, as counties throughout the state are coming up with widely varying procedures for implementing the (state) Supreme Court’s order lifting the ban on gay marriage.
Update on Marriage Recognition in New York
June 12, 2008 by savvyplanners.com ·
by Empire State Pride Agenda
2. Does this mean my employer has to recognize my out-of-state marriage now?
There aren’t blanket answers to these questions that will work for everyone. However, in order to help make understanding these issues easier, the Pride Agenda has created a resource page on our website.
Use this resource for information about marriage for same-sex couples in New York , including:
3. Why lawsuits aren’t the best way to win marriage equality
4. A summary of recent developments for recognizing out-of-state marriages in New York.
5. How Gov. Paterson’s actions might apply to the 1324 state rights and responsibilities that come with a marriage license?
6. What you can do moving forward to help win full marriage equality in New York State .
We hope this resource will add some clarification on these exciting new developments. Stay tuned for more updates from us as we continue to learn more about this—and as we keep working to make sure that a marriage equality bill is passed in Albany.”
Norway legalises gay marriage
June 11, 2008 by savvyplanners.com ·
In 2004 a similar law, which proposed to abolish the system of civil partnerships and replace it with one single gender neutral marriage law for all citizens, was rejected by the Norwegian parliament.
As well as more equal partnership rights, it would expand the provision of parenting rights.
Family Issues minister Anniken Huitfeldt, introducing the bill in March, called it “an historic step towards equality.” (source)
A California county clerk says she’ll stop performing all marriage ceremonies
June 6, 2008 by savvyplanners.com ·
Report: Calif. clerk to refuse all marriages
4 hours ago: The AP
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — A California county clerk says she’ll stop performing all marriage ceremonies shortly before a state Supreme Court order legalizing same-sex marriage takes effect.
A newspaper says the move came after the clerk received advice from Kern County lawyers who said marriages cannot be performed in a discriminatory fashion.
The Bakersfield Californian says Clerk Ann Barnett said Wednesday she would not have the staff or space to deal with an increase in licenses and ceremonies. She plans to stop all ceremonies starting June 13 — three days before gay couples may legally wed.
The newspaper reports she asked county counsel to file a brief with the California Supreme Court opposing implementation of its May 15 ruling allowing gay marriage.
Equality California’s Geoff Kors Announces Wedding Registry!
June 6, 2008 by savvyplanners.com ·
Services for Weddings:
Many generous companies will donate a portion of their proceeds to fight the amendment when you use their services.
NOT A CALIFORNIAN???
June 6, 2008 by savvyplanners.com ·
FROM OUR FRIENDS AT:
“And we urge you not to get married with the idea that you’ll fight any resulting discrimination with a lawsuit. A premature legal battle could hurt us all rather than help. Also, our opponents are working to change California’s constitution in response to the court’s decision. If they manage to succeed, some may try to use the constitutional change to say that your marriage is invalid.”
Visit Lambda Legal’s marriage-specific resources, including the Protecting Same-Sex Relationships resource page and FAQ above, which specifically discusses the pros and cons of getting married in another state or country.
Gay couples can get marriage licenses at 5:01 p.m. June 16
June 6, 2008 by savvyplanners.com ·
By Linda Goldston
Mercury News
It’s official: Some gay marriage licenses in California will be issued at 5:01 p.m. on June 16 and not a day later, as originally thought. But not in Santa Clara County.
“It’s a little difficult when you have to undo everything,” said Regina Alcomendras, Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder. “We’ll stick with the plan we have.”
Alcomendras said her office will open at 8:30 a.m. June 17 and urged couples planning to take out licenses to make appointments if they plan to marry that day as well.
“We’ll take walk-ins but when there are no available rooms for the ceremony, they’ll have to wait,” she said.
The California Supreme Court’s June 4th order legalizing same sex marriage becomes final at 5 p.m. June 16. Clerks and city and county officials had believed licenses could not be issued until the following morning.
But in a clarification notice on Thursday, the California Department of Public Health’s Office of Vital Records told county clerks and recorders they could begin using the new state marriage license forms at 5:01 p.m. June 16. The new forms designate “Party A” and “Party B” instead of “bride” and “groom.”
‘If the courts take additional action, we will provide further guidance to the counties as needed,’ the notice stated. But, the notice said, county clerk’s offices are not required to stay open beyond normal business hours. Alcomendras said her office has been training for the upcoming nuptials. She said she has deputies who will be able to perform the civil wedding ceremonies.
San Francisco officials said Thursday they will keep their clerk’s office open and begin issuing licenses at 5:01 p.m. June 16. Mayor Gavin Newsom had been pressing the state to allow San Francisco to issue their first same-sex licenses at 5:01 p.m. June 16.
Information and Documents Regarding California Marriage Licenses (State of California)
Sample License and Certificate of Marriage and instructions
Legal effects of marriage for same-sex couples (CA)
June 5, 2008 by savvyplanners.com ·
What legal and financial changes will same-sex couples face if they get married in California?
For couples who have registered as domestic partners with the secretary of state, almost none. “If they are already registered – and we’re not talking about the emotional, social or political impact – getting married doesn’t really make much difference,” says San Francisco tax attorney Jean Johnston.
For same-sex couples who have not registered, a walk down the aisle – or the steps of city hall – will bring profound changes that should not be ignored in the rush to get hitched before California voters decide the future of gay marriage in November.
Since 2005, same-sex couples in California have been able to register as domestic partners with the state and thereby gain virtually all of the same rights and responsibilities as married couples under state law – but none of the rights or responsibilities of married couples under federal law.
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California Same-sex marriage FAQ
June 5, 2008 by savvyplanners.com ·
-Mary Anne Ostrom, Mercury News
Here are some frequently asked questions about same-sex marriages, which are scheduled to begin in California later this month.
Click here to go to them!
MORE: California Marriage License, Registration and Ceremony Information
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