First gay divorce finalized in Colorado

[The Straight Story]

DENVER (AP) -- Supporters of Colorado's new civil unions law say a court ruling declaring a same-sex divorce final means gay couples married in other states can legally terminate their relationships in Colorado without uprooting their lives.

Juli Yim and Lorelei Jones wed in Massachusetts in 2009, where same-sex marriage is legal. Yim said that relationship went sour and she found a new partner in Colorado.

Colorado is one of several states that treat gay and straight couples the same in almost every respect through civil unions or domestic partnerships. Gay couples are not allowed to marry in Colorado, but can get divorced there under state statute.

Gay rights advocates said other states also grant divorces to gay couples who were married elsewhere, but some require in-state residency to dissolve the relationship. Gay-rights advocates contend the requirement is more than an inconvenience because it can put lives on hold for those who have moved to different states.

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See, we legalize straight marriage and gay marriages went all to hell

[MADem]

1. That's what equality is all about....

The right to wed, even in a tacky setting by an Elvis impersonator, and the right to divorce if it doesn't work out!

On a more serious note, though, this is an interesting situation that has arised. I think there's a bit of discrimination inherent in this statement:

Gay couples are not allowed to marry in Colorado, but can get divorced there under state statute.

Why would they permit them the mechanism to dissolve a marriage if they don't also permit the mechanism to formalize one?

I wonder if there's an opening here, down the road....