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• Maryland's high court allows same-sex divorce Washington Post The Court of Appeals unanimously overturned the lower court's decision, ruling that “a valid out-of-state same-sex marriage should be treated by Maryland courts as worthy of divorce.” “It's a really big deal,” said Michelle Zavos, Port's lawyer. and more »

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  Maryland's top court recognises same-sex divorce Updated News Gay couples can get divorced in Maryland even though same-sex marriage is not yet allowed in the US state, its highest court has ruled. Maryland's Court of Appeals unanimously ruled in the case of two women married in California who were denied a ... and more »

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  Maryland's top court recognises same-sex divorce BBC News Gay couples can get divorced in Maryland even though same-sex marriage is not yet allowed in the US state, its highest court has ruled. Maryland's Court of Appeals unanimously ruled in the case of two women married in California who were denied a ... and more »

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  With Gay Marriage On Hold, Md. Court OKs Divorce Slate Magazine Regardless of what happens in November, the women's lawyer told the Post that the divorce case could have far-reaching effects on gay and lesbian couples in Maryland, extending to hospital visitation and inheritance rights. "It's just a huge shift of ... and more »

• Maryland high court recognizes out-of-state gay marriages Washington Blade Port and Cowan separated eight months later and filed for divorce while they both lived in Maryland. Attorney General Douglas Gansler opined in Feb. 2010 that the state could recognize same-sex marriages that were legally performed in the District of ... and more »

• Same Sex Marriage Recognized By Maryland High Court Maryland Injury Lawyer Blog (blog) The Maryland Court of Appeals (Maryland's "supreme court") ruled unanimously today that Maryland must recognize as married same-sex couples who legally wed in other states. A married same sex couple from California sought a divorce here in Maryland. and more »

• Md. highest court recognizes same-sex divorce CBS News The court says the threshold is a high bar that has not been met in the case that it ruled on. The case involved two women who were married in California and denied a divorce in 2010 by a Maryland judge. Lawyers for the women told the Court of Appeals ... and more »

• Maryland's Highest Court Recognizes Same-Sex Divorce NBC4 Washington (blog) By AP and First Read DMV Staff Maryland's highest court has issued a ruling recognizing divorce for valid out-of-state same-sex marriages. The ruling issued by the Court of Appeals on Friday stems from a 2010 Prince George's County case involving two ... and more »

• Maryland's highest court recognizes same-sex divorce from other states Washington Post The case involved two women who were married in California and denied a divorce in 2010 by a Maryland judge who said their marriage was not valid in the state. Maryland does not currently allow same-sex weddings, but lawyers for the women told the ... and more »

• Maryland court recognizes out-of-state, same-sex marriages Baltimore Sun (blog) Before Friday's ruling, judges in Maryland have variously granted or denied divorces for same-sex couples. "It's great news. It's great for the state of Maryland, and it's great for me," said Port, 29. Michele Zavos, an attorney who represents Cowan, ... and more »

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