For Gay Couples, ‘Traditional’ Divorce Isn’t Always an Option

An interesting article by Tara Siegel Bernard on the implications of dissolving a same-sex marriage may be found here.

The article notes:

The biggest problem for some gay couples is the inability to get a “traditional” divorce. Without one, states that do recognize same-sex marriage may continue to view a former spouse as your next-of-kin, and it may be impossible to remarry.

“By far the biggest and most common problem is that same-sex couples are denied the machinery designed to provide a fair and reasonably efficient separation process, which a great many couples need when a relationship has failed irrevocably,” said Jennifer Pizer, director of Lambda Legal’s national marriage project.