Recognition of Out of State Same-Sex Marriages Being Appealed in Ohio

In response to a December order that Ohio must recognize out of state marriages of same-sex couples, Ohio Attorney General has filed a notice of appeal. Though the case was limited to recognizing out of state marriages for the purpose of being married on death certificates, the reasoning behind the ruling may have broader implications.

See Chris Geidner, Ohio Attorney General Appeals Same-Sex Marriage Recognition Ruling, Jan. 16, 2014.

Special thanks to Brian Cohan (Attorney at Law, Law Offices of Brian J. Cohan, P.C.) for bringing this article to my attention.