NJ Judge Allows Lesbian Couple Maried in Canada to Divorce

By Japhy Grant February 9, 2009 at 10:02am

“A judge in Mercer County has broken legal ground by granting permission to a lesbian couple married in Canada to divorce in New Jersey. Superior Court Judge Mary Jacobson, sitting in Trenton, said the state has a long history of recognizing marriages that are valid in the country or state where they are performed.” [AP]

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2 Comments

Jonathan

Hoooray!!! What a marveolous blow we have struck for marriage equality!

February 9, 2009 at 11:02am
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i want to find a job & to married in canada

June 22, 2011 at 1:06am

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