In theory, it would be bigamy in the state the first marriage was issued in, but the legality in the second state depends on how their laws are written.
For example, state #2 could have a law stating that no marriage can be made by someone considered married in any other state, etc. Which would mean though they don't recognize the same-sex marriage, a second marriage without a divorce would still be illegal.
As for the second part, I'm unsure. It would probably also depend on that state's law - some states have a policy of "if you did something illegal in another state, we'll sell you out at the drop of a hat" and others are vehement about protecting their citizens against former states of residence.
And I'll happily help you mock any flames or bigotry. I'm still of the opinion that the greatest threat to a heterosexual marriage is divorce. ;)
I think that, should that ever happen, it's going to make a lovely entry point to start prying up some of this idiocy. And good to see you on LJ! Dragon's over at jcbdragon.
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For example, state #2 could have a law stating that no marriage can be made by someone considered married in any other state, etc. Which would mean though they don't recognize the same-sex marriage, a second marriage without a divorce would still be illegal.
As for the second part, I'm unsure. It would probably also depend on that state's law - some states have a policy of "if you did something illegal in another state, we'll sell you out at the drop of a hat" and others are vehement about protecting their citizens against former states of residence.
And I'll happily help you mock any flames or bigotry. I'm still of the opinion that the greatest threat to a heterosexual marriage is divorce. ;)
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