Mom, Mama, Drew and Jack

Mom, Mama, Drew and Jack
the adventures of 2 boys and their moms

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Getting Married

So, it's been legal in NH for us to get married since the beginning of 2010.  A couple of weekends ago, there was a church around here offering to do the ceremonies for free as long as you showed up with your marriage license in hand.  We were stoked - and ready to have that real marriage license from our state.

Then came the problem......

You see, back a few years ago when we thought NH would NEVER jump on the gay marr.iage bandwagon, we "hopped the border" and got a C.ivil Un.ion in VT.  That is where the problem lies.  Before we can apply for a marriage license here, we have to go to court and get our VT Civi.l Un.ion dissolved.  And, that will cost us $205.  Just to get married  - which, by the way will cost $100.

So, to make a long story short, we have to get divorced before we can get married (legally).

It's always something, isn't it?

5 comments:

Lisa said...

Yikes but honestly, I'm glad the hiccup is not as bad as I thought. I thought you were going to say bc you got it in VT they won't let you get it in NH at all. Make a romantic fun weekend out of it, going to VT and post tons of pics of your marriage ceremony. I can't wait to see them. BTW- I put the paper in the mail yesterday.

anofferingoflove said...

That makes no sense! What a PIA!
Hope it isn't too much of a hassle and you can get on with the good stuff quickly! Congrats!!

Michele said...

Forgive me for being stupid (and thinking with a "straight" mind right now). Will NH not recognize VTs license?

Carrie and MJ said...

Michele - the our VT Civil Union IS recognized in NH, however, we want to have a marriage license. There are more rights afforded with a marriage license than just a CU.

Michele said...

Thank you for explaining! I didnt realize the NH and VT rules were different and that it was a license versus a civil union. Thanks!