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Originally Posted by OPhiAGinger
If a same-sex couple gets married in a state where their marriage is legal, then later moves to one that doesn't recognize same-sex marriages, will the federal government still recognize the marriage? In other words, does the federal government's recognition of the legality of the marriage depend on where they currently live or where they were legally married?
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The federal government will recognize a legal marriage, whether or not the state does. Therefore, for example, a couple married in Massachusetts who now lives in Virginia will be able to file a married-filing-jointly federal tax return, but not a Virginia return.
Social security is a federal entitlement. Therefore, if the couple is legally married, whether or not the state of residence acknowledges it, SS will be available.
State benefits will not be. I don't have anywhere near a legal enough mind to comprehend yet how federal-state partnerships will work.
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