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Originally Posted by streak_56
Canada just legalized gay marriage, and join the ranks of the Netherlands, Spain and Belgium. So, the world is changing, slowly. I wonder if a marriage certificate in Canada has any legal presidence in the US?
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Gladly, i do welcome such news. and while i still have a deep affection for my home here, i do consider living abroad long term if i marry a man. But no, a Canadian marraige that does not comply with US laws would not be recognized. Nobody has tried it yet, but the DOMA Act makes it pretty clear that "full faith and credit" for the laws of another state don't even make a gay marraige legal, much less another country.
unrelated...i would hope that the US would officially go on record condemning these actions...but i won't be holding my breath.