of a marriage or civil union or substantially similar legal relationship of one of the parties; (3) a civil union between an ancestor and a descendent

Same-sex marriage, also known as gay marriage, is marriage between people of the same sex, either as a secular civil ceremony or in a religious setting.

Why does the Catholic Church teach that marriage can exist only between a man and a woman? Marriage, as both a natural institution and a sacred union, is

Oct 20, 2013 · N.J. Supreme Court denies the state’s request to temporarily prevent same-sex marriages, clearing the way for same-sex couples to marry there starting Monday.

May 06, 2017 · A gay couple have won a landmark legal ruling that paves the way for same-sex marriage in Bermuda.Bermudian Winston Godwin and his Canadian fiancé,

NAYPYITAW, BURMA (MYANMAR)—Same-sex marriage is not for the Philippines, President Duterte has said here, reversing his campaign promise to support legislation

Legislative efforts to recognise same-sex unions National level. The first legislation of unregistered cohabitation was introduced in the Netherlands in June 1979.

Several states have expanded the legal rights available to spouses in same-sex relationships through civil unions and domestic partnerships. Four states allow for

Dec 19, 2013 · It was not a good night for Piers Morgan’s prepared talking points on Robertson’s controversial statements about homosexuality, as two of his three

Same-sex marriage laws differ from state to state. Read about the history of same-sex marriage and which states currently allow it.