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Gonzalez v. Green

NEW YORK

2006

Marriage Recognition

 
 


Gonzalez
     v.
Green

14 Misc.3d 641, 831 N.Y.S.2d 856, 2006 N.Y. Slip Op. 26523 (No. 300673/2006)

Same-sex partner sought divorce based on marriage celebrated in Massachusetts. The court held that the marriage was ultra vires under Massachusetts law and denied the petition for divorce.

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Trial Court Decision of Dec. 28, 2006

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