Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Same Sex ''Marriage''

Does the State of NJ recognize same sex ''marriages''? My husbands ex-wife and her girlfriend are ''getting married'' in April. My stepdaughter lives with us, my stepson lives with mother. Does mother's partner have any legal rights over the children? Do I as a legal stepmother?


Asked on 1/23/02, 1:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Amy L. Finch, 845-362-0387 Amy L. Finch, Attorney and Counselor at Law

Re: Same Sex ''Marriage''

At this time, no state in the union recognises same sex marriage. As a step mom, you don't have legal rights, but the biological father does. If there are any problems, your husband can bring it to court.

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Answered on 1/23/02, 1:49 pm


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