Same-Sex Marriage in New York (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Same-sex marriage cannot legally be performed in New York. In 2006, the New York Court of Appeals ruled that there is no constitutional right to same-sex marriage in New York. However, on May 14, 2008, New York Governor David Paterson issued a directive requiring that all state agencies recognize same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions. In addition, the state courts have now recognized Canadian same-sex marriages for purposes of public benefits, inheritance, and divorce.