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Originally Posted by John Doe
Soo you are saying that before the evil Defense of Marriage Act passed, the guys gay husband would have collected? Do you have a link?
I think the law is the law, and clearly, the Feds are following the law. Should it be changed? No, I'm ok with it as is.
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I'm not entirely sure of the timeline, but I don't think any States recognized gay marriages before 1996. But many (all?) states recognized common law marriages. Prior to the legislation, my friend's spouse would have been eligible for his benefits as a common law wife as I understand the situation.
I don't have a link to the legislation but AP had a story on Studs' partner in the Rocky Mountain News today.