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Husband and Wife

A status that, among other things, entitles a couple to file a joint income tax return. For the purpose of joint returns, common-law marriages are recognized only if the state in which the two persons reside recognizes such marriages or if the state in which the marriage began recognizes common-law marriages. The status as husband and wife on the last day of the tax year governs the right to file a joint return.
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In the states where same-sex marriage was legal prior to the Supreme Court decision, same-sex couples are already as likely to be married as they are to be living together.
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As of Oct 15, 2014, there are 16 countries worldwide that have laws enabling same-sex marriages, including Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Netherlands, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, South Arica, Sweden, Uruguay, parts of Mexico, a majority of the U.
U.S. Now Recognises Same-Sex Marriages in Six More States
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Despite their support of same-sex marriage, a majority of American Catholics surveyed said they were aware that their view contradicted church teaching: Fifty-three percent agreed that same-sex marriage went against their religious beliefs.
Shift favors same-sex marriage
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The number is significant: Opponents of same-sex marriage say they will press for a federal constitutional amendment limiting marriage to heterosexual couples.
Equality without asterisks
CBS News polling has found that a majority of Americans believe same-sex marriage should be legal, though more than six in ten said it should be left to the states to decide.
Over 80 Republicans sign brief supporting gay marriage
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