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Marriage Laws: New Jersey & Delaware

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We’re continuing our series of looking at the various marriage laws from the 50 different states within the United States. June is a hot month for weddings and thousands of people will be exchanging their vows in wedding ceremonies taking place in backyards, Churches, temples, gardens and more. Not every state has the same laws governing marriage and marriage licenses, as we continue our trek through New England down the Atlantic coastline, we’re taking a look at New Jersey and Delaware. New Jersey New Jersey does not have a residency requirement. However, there are some specific requirements that brides and … Continue reading →

Marriage Debates: Here We Go Again

As many of you may be aware, we’ve been following the marriage debate that has been hotly contested throughout the country as same-sex couples and more have sought recognition for their rights to be married. A majority of states have incorporated bans for gay marriage or a definition of marriage being between a man and a woman . California In California the newly elected state Legislature is reintroducing legislation that would allow gay couples to be married in the state of California alongside another piece of legislation that would allow unmarried, heterosexual couples to be registered as domestic partners. It … Continue reading →

Marriage Debates: Today is Election Day

Today is one of those days that will go down in the history books. Forget about the candidates who are running for office. Forget about the fact that there is a great deal riding on whether the House and the Senate will be controlled by the Democrats or the Republicans. But this mid-term election is about more than Governor, Senate and House races, but about the multitude of hot-button topics and measures that will be voted on from illegal immigration to affirmative action to abortion to gay marriage. There are a total of 205 measures being voted on 37 different … Continue reading →

New Jersey, Marriage, Rights, and Effects

Like you didn’t see this one coming… Since the New Jersey Supreme Court clearly (and correctly) stated that it found no fundamental right to gay marriage, it is rather curious that the Court would still demand that same sex couples be included in existing marriage laws or be given the same benefits as married couples through new legislation. If there is no fundamental right, how can the Court force the legislature to create a special statutory right that includes marriage benefits? Make no mistake; the New Jersey Supreme Court is indeed an activist court. While it may technically sidestep violating … Continue reading →

Marriage In The News – Ripple Effect

The New Jersey Supreme Court ruling is already seeing a ripple effect across the country whether it’s mobilizing legislative efforts, political efforts or just the common man as message boards lit up with debates and discussion. One message board I visited yesterday saw 40 responses to a post about the ruling in fewer than 5 minutes. Whether you view marriage as a holy pact between a man and a woman, a religious arrangement or a nuisance that you’d just rather not have to discuss – the country is being galvanized from all quarters. The Ripple Effect In Virginia, backers of … Continue reading →

The Marriage Week in Review October 21-27

This was a great week here in the Marriage blog and as always; it’s a pleasure to share the challenge of bringing you marriage news and information with Sherry. Our guest blogger this week was Catherine Ipizcade and I suggest you check out her blogs on celebrating her marriage as well as bridal shower tips. For Sherry and I, the biggest challenge came at the end of the week as the New Jersey Supreme Court handed down their decision on Same-Sex unions. While Sherry and I often come down on opposite sides of this issue, we believe in healthy and … Continue reading →

Marriage in the News: New Jersey Supreme Court Recognizes Same-Sex Unions

Sherry dropped me a note this morning and wanted to know if this slipped past my radar – and it almost did. I hadn’t gone through my news clips to read the decision reached by the New Jersey Supreme Court. As many who read my blogs may know, I fully support the right of every individual to make a marriage whether they are same-sex or not. This is an issue that’s been of ripe debate throughout the country and everyone has an opinion. Well today, so does the New Jersey Supreme Court. “Although we cannot find that a fundamental right … Continue reading →