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In reply to the discussion: Gay Texas judge refuses to wed straight couples [View all]moriah
(8,312 posts)43. I don't see an issue with more than two people in a marriage.
Do wonder how it would work in divorce court. Let's say a guy married two wives and then left them, they both stayed at home and took care of the household, and contributed to his career during the marriage. Would he split the alimony he might otherwise pay between them? Or would he be responsible for double alimony (enough to help support both of them if they decided not to live together?) Would all three be considered married to each other, and if one of the wives left would she be responsible for supporting both spouses, or just the one she was in love with?
It would be complicated but not undoable.
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Still, there is a logical basis for saying gender shouldn't be important, in my opinion.
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I know you are ppr'd, but by "traditional" do you mean between people of the same skin color or
uppityperson
Feb 2012
#44
You ARE going to bring up man-on-dog and box turtles any minute now, aren't you?
2ndAmForComputers
Feb 2012
#40
I see it rather as a judge who is simply applying a consistent ethical standard...
LanternWaste
Feb 2012
#6
Screw that. Each and everybody who voted for Prop H8 and similar abominations is a bigot. PERIOD.
2ndAmForComputers
Feb 2012
#36
K&R. I suppose, in theory, she could argue that constitutional law prohibits her from discriminatin
closeupready
Feb 2012
#8