[PzLdr]

Foreign marriages, probably. But the problem with "gay marriages" in another state, say The People's Republic of Massachusetts is the 'full faith and credit' provision of the Constitution, which requires states to honor each other's laws, absent a contrary law. Example: New York does not do common law marriage. But if an unmarried New York couple goes to a state that does, and they meet the requirements of that state for common law marriage [could be as little as cohabit, and hold yourself out as husband and wife], or if others from that state meet the requirement, and then move to New York, New York will recognize them as married.

[Vinnie]

IIRC Nevada quicky divorces were not recognized in many States for a long time.

[CatQuilt]

But the problem with "gay marriages" in another state, say The People's Republic of Massachusetts is the 'full faith and credit' provision of the Constitution, which requires states to honor each other's laws, absent a contrary law. Example: New York does not do common law marriage. But if an unmarried New York couple goes to a state that does, and they meet the requirements of that state for common law marriage [could be as little as cohabit, and hold yourself out as husband and wife], or if others from that state meet the requirement, and then move to New York, New York will recognize them as married.

Thankfully, Massachusetts passed a law in 1935 (I believe) which states that if you are from out-of-state and want to get married in Massachusetts, if your home state does not recognize your marriage, you can't get a license in Massachusetts.

This is why we haven't seen a flood of out-of-state same-sex marriages in Massachusetts...they wouldn't be legal at home.

Even our weak-kneed AG, Reilly (D), 'supports' this law.