the couple is still "married" but they don't have the same benefits or protections from that state as the state where they were married. If they have to file state income taxes, they must do so separately, they can not jointly own property as a married couple, they do not get any of the legal protections granted by the state as a married couple. This is even the case with an underage marriage from WV to PA. The couple is still married just not under the laws of PA.

Do you not READ any replies that I have posted? Are you that dense?

No you are being a "slippery slope" argumentist, If the Law of the state does not recognize same sex unions then if a couple moves into the state they still will be married under the other state's law HOWEVER THEY GET NONE OF THE BENEFITS OR PROTECTIONS THAT THE NEW STATE ALLOWS. How is the removal of DOMA infringing on state's rights? The EXISTENCE of DOMA is INFRINGING ON STATE'S RIGHTS. If you think that my answers are not cogent or honest then you have a severe reading disorder and probably need assistance. You are the one that doesn't understand the law. You might need to start there before you get your panties in a bunch

Thanks Tins, you too

To shut up Beethoven: Without DOMA if a state passes a law that does not recognize a same sex union then if a same sex couple is married in a state that recognizes it and moves to a state that does not several things happen: 1- in the couple's dealings with the Federal Government nothing changes. Without DOMA they would have the same Federal benefits and protections as any other married couple 2 - in the couple's new state they would not be considered married when it comes to legal decisions (joint property, joint taxes, etc) They would officially not be married in that state. This is why the TOTAL REMOVAL of DOMA is good for everyone. By the Federal Government NOT defining marriage then it is COMPLETELY left up to the states to define

Beethovens10th Wrote: 7 minutes ago (6:27 PM) What if a Massachusetts same-sex "married" couple moves to NC? Do the couple immediately become "unmarried" by both the state and federal government based upon residence? Be honest now. --- Under the LAW of NC they state that they do not recognize any same sex union (or any union other than an marriage) then with any dealings with NC they would not be married. However, because they were married in a state that allowed same sex unions, their protections, benefits and dealings with the Federal Government would consider them married. See your state's rights are still protected.

Beethovens10th Wrote: 7 minutes ago (6:23 PM) If a same-sex couple "marries" in New York and then moves to Texas, will this "marriage" status move with them? Please explain to everyone here how this ISN'T a violation of the 10th Amendment rights of states? --- That is under Texas court review now. There IS a case where a same sex married couple moved to Texas and are trying to get a divorce. The current judgement is that the State of Texas does not recognize the marriage. However since the license is granted in another state they can still get the same protections and benefits from the Federal Gov. as any other married couple.

even better

Tinsldr2 Wrote: 6 minutes ago (6:09 PM) No I am not gay, but there would be nothing wrong with it if I was, I am a retired Army Officer who will be celebrating my 25th anniversary with my wife next month. I just believe in smaller limited Federal Gov and the Fed Gov has no role in DOMA. It is called following the US constitution. --- I agree 100%! My wife and I just celebrated our 17th wedding anniv.

By the courts ruling DOMA Unconstitutional that does NOTHING to the thirty whatever states that have "banned" same sex unions. They are still banned in all of those states. This allows the states that have recognized same sex unions to have the same protections and benefits from the federal government that opposite sex unions have.