Is gay marriage legal in pa

Same Sex Marriage is Now the Law in Pennsylvania

Finally, for long term couples that did not enjoy marital status in Pennsylvania or any other state where gay marriage is legal, they should review their documents and determine whether or not marriage makes sense to them. Very likely, Domestic Partnership Agreements and similar documents should be reviewed to see if they still serve their intended purpose.

Status of Same Sex Marriage in Pennsylvania

Windsor , which provided federal recognition of same-sex marriages, Pennsylvania same-sex couples may now enjoy many of the legal, tax, and healthcare benefits granted to married opposite-sex couples. While the full implications of the Whitewood decision are still to be determined, this case is an extremely significant moment for the same-sex marriage movement.

Federal Court Strikes Down Pennsylvania’s Prohibition of Same-Sex Marriage

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