The office of Attorney general Sean Reyes on Thursday issued legal advice to the local clerks in Utah asking them to finish paperwork for same-sex marriages that happened before the Supreme Court issued a temporary halt on it this Monday. The directive comes amid the legal limbo created after the apex court delivered its verdict on the contentious issue. The attorney general’s office has … [Read more...]
Gay couples in legal limbo after Apex Court halts same-sex marriages
The Supreme Court’s stay order on the lower court’s decision over gay marriages in Utah has left many same-sex couples in limbo. According to the Salt Lake County district attorney, those couples who have marriage licenses but didn't wed before the apex court verdict can't enjoy legal union now. Moreover, those who took the advantage of the lower court’s verdict that legalized gay marriages … [Read more...]
Setback For Gay Couples In Utah, Supreme Court Stays Lower Court Order On Same-Sex Marriage
Gays and lesbian couples living in Utah need to go a long way to enjoy their dignified union as the state’s law is still to give same-sex marriages a legal status. Much to the disappointment for many gay couples, the Supreme Court has stayed a federal district judge's decision that gays and lesbians have a constitutional right to marry. The apex court pronounced the terse order without any … [Read more...]