Federal Judge Rules that Ohio Must Recognize Out of State #SameSexMarriage ~ Law Offices of Laurie Gibson

Sorry folks, this story is too hot for all the bells and whistles of our usual posts.  A federal judge, in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, has ruled that Ohio’s ban on recognition of marriages that were valid in the state where the ceremony was performed is #unconstitutional.

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What does this mean?  Well, before you get too excited, keep in mind that the State of Ohio plans to appeal.  Although the Federal Judge has granted a stay pending appeal (as to the implication on persons outside of the action), here is what it would mean if the ruling is upheld:

• It does not mean that folks can get married in Ohio
• It DOES mean that if folks were married in a state that legally recognized their union, then Ohio must recognize their marriage as well
• It DOES mean that if folks where legally married outside Ohio, then they can get a divorce, dissolution, legal separation or annulment in Ohio.  The impact of this one is HUGE.

To take a look at the decision for yourself, scroll down to the bottom of this article:
http://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/federal-judge-strikes-down-ohios-ban-on-recognizing-same-sex
DISCLAIMER – Read it, it’s important!

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Sorry folks, this story is too hot for all the bells and whistles of our usual posts.  A federal judge, in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, has ruled that Ohio’s ban on recognition of marriages that were valid in the state where the ceremony was performed is unconstitutional.

CALL NOW  at

(513) 747-1144

What does this mean?  Well, before you get too excited, keep in mind that the State of Ohio plans to appeal.  Although the Federal Judge has granted a stay pending appeal (as to the implication on persons outside of the action), here is what it would mean if the ruling is upheld:

• It does not mean that folks can get married in Ohio
• It DOES mean that if folks were married in a state that legally recognized their union, then Ohio must recognize their marriage as well
• It DOES mean that if folks where legally married outside Ohio, then they can get a divorce, dissolution, legal separation or annulment in Ohio.  The impact of this one is HUGE.

CALL NOW  at (513) 747-1144

To take a look at the decision for yourself, scroll down to the bottom of this article:
http://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/federal-judge-strikes-down-ohios-ban-on-recognizing-same-sex
DISCLAIMER – Read it, it’s important!