Same sex divorce hurdles amid non recognition laws
A 2011 Williams Institute study shows same sex couples divorce at about 1.1 percent, far below the 2 percent annual rate for heterosexual marriages. Legal experts describe residency needs, recognition state limits, and the risk of bigamy for couples living in non recognition states.
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Iowa Residency Rules Shape Same-Sex Divorce Debate
Iowa requires one year of good faith residency for divorce. Legal experts note precedent from Alons v. Iowa supports dissolving civil unions from states lacking recognition. States like Wyoming and Indiana have seen mixed results in same sex divorce cases amid federal rulings on marriage rights. Reuters contributed to this report.
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U N approves MINUSCA force for Central African Republic
The U N Security Council authorizes a peacekeeping force named MINUSCA of up to 10 000 troops and 1 800 police with French support as MISCA departs. Ban Ki moon warns of possible genocide amid sectarian violence and calls for robust international aid and rapid elections.
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