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Is same-sex divorce legally recognized

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Yes. When a same-sex couple divorces, they are considered legally divorced in places where same-sex marriage is legal and they are considered single in places where same-sex marriage is not legally recognized.

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Gay divorce is recognized in every state in which gay marriage is recognized. In all other states, the couple was never married to begin with.

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