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Gay marriage and bigamy?

OK say a guy marries another man in Vermont (since it is 100% legal there) then moves to Texas and marries a woman. Is it still bigamy since Texas doesn't recognize the marriage at all?

I smell a loop-hole

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Oh HO! Interesting. Guess he just better stay out of Vermont since they WOULD recognize both!

  • ?
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    It is still bigamy because it is him taking another spouse. While Texas might not legally recognize the marriage, they won't hesitate to call him a bigamist if they find out about.

  • 1 decade ago

    Sounds like a courtcase waiting to happen lol. I'm a Texan myself and I would call it bigamy personally, but then again I support gay marriage.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Interesting point, Kudos. I think it would still be bigamy, at least where gay marriages are recognized.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I think he would be wanted in VT for bigamy regardless, but it's still interesting... I wonder if Texas would transport him to VT to face the charges...

  • Ocimom
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Good question but IMO it would be bigamy. Nice one for the lawyers!

    Marriage should only be between one man and one woman - anythings else is a counterfiet marriage and should not be recognized.

  • townes
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Loop-hole? I smell a book and made-for-TV movie. Or at least a reality show.

  • Lol, good point!

    I think it would be a loop hole but I also smell two failing marriages!

  • 1 decade ago

    Yeah, you're clever..it does seem like a loophole. But best not to do it because lawyers have ways of finding loopholes in loopholes lol.

  • 1 decade ago

    Dude, don't mess with Texas. They still have the death penalty.

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