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An attorney for one of the defendants, Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown, said she was eager to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples as soon as the law allowed her to do so. [14] At the end of that hearing, Friedman scheduled the trial for February 25, 2014. [ 15 ]
Michigan Proposal 04-2 [3] of 2004, is an amendment to the Michigan Constitution that made it unconstitutional for the state to recognize or perform same-sex marriages or civil unions. The referendum was approved by 59% of the voters. [4] The amendment faced multiple legal challenges and was finally overturned in Obergefell v.
On Saturday, March 22, 2014, following a U.S. District Court ruling that Michigan's ban on same sex marriage was unconstitutional, [14] Byrum performed what has been reported as the first same sex marriage in the state of Michigan. At the time of their marriage, the couple, Glenna DeJong, 53, and Marsha Caspar, 51, had been together for 26 years.
On March 22, 2014, following a U.S. District Court ruling that Michigan's ban on same sex marriage was unconstitutional, [7] Kestenbaum was one of four Michigan county clerks to open for special hours while the ruling was in effect; [8] his office issued marriage licenses to 74 gay and lesbian couples. [9]
In Michigan, marital property is anything that was earned or acquired by either spouse during the marriage. This can include things like money, homes, cars and pension plans.. On the other hand ...
Lisa Brown (born January 26, 1967) is an American attorney, realtor, and politician serving as the clerk and register of deeds of Oakland County, Michigan since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Brown previously served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, having represented the 39th State House District from 2009 to 2012.
Public polling suggests about 70 percent of Americans agree same-sex marriage should be legally protected Michigan GOP lawmaker insists banning gay marriage is ‘not remotely controversial ...
International student arrested, charged for voting in Michigan . Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck said it’s a “disheartening” case but says the response by law enforcement and local clerks ...