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Judge Says Texas AG Can’t Intervene In Same-Sex Divorce Case
A judge has ruled that the state’s attorney general can’t intervene in a same-sex divorce case.
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AUSTIN (April 1, 2010)—District Judge Scott Jenkins has denied Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott's request to intervene in a same-sex divorce case in Travis County.
The Austin American-Statesman reported that the decision Wednesday let’s Jenkins’ February decision stand, granting the divorce to two women wedded in another state.
Abbott's staff had argued that Angelique Naylor, 39, and Sabina Daly, 42, couldn't be granted a divorce because their marriage in Massachusetts wasn't recognized by Texas law.
The attorney general's office contends that the best legal way to bring finality to the couple and protect the interests of their son was to legally void the marriage.
Naylor, who filed for the divorce, still lives in Austin.
Daly and the couple’s son now live in San Antonio.
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more than a lot of straight couples. Until tonight (Obama changed law) I wouldn’t have been allowed to be by my partners bedside when she died. I wouldn’t have been able to be considered her next of kin. I just want those kind of rights. I even believe that maybe gays shouldn’t push for “marriage” but maybe domestic partnerships, something that gives us rights. But you still haven't said how it effects you personally. Other than it doesn't fit in your value system and I believe you don't want to look at it! :) But thank you for answering the question. I appreciate opposite view points.
Yes, but how do you know my values are different then mine? I am anti-abortion, I believe in gun control, I believe in waiting for sex before marriage. But, I am in love with someone of the same sex. Yes, I did get my kids another way from a man who rammed my head into walls. My kids adore my partner, they grew up with her. In fact we have known each other since 8th grade. I do not show my perversion in society. We do not show any physical affection outside of our bedroom. Nothing, not kissing not holding hands nothing. At least my partner and I (I can’t speak for all) respect others views. I also feel the gal that did that was disgusting. And maybe all sins aren’t the same, but I have to face my judgement day not you. I have the knowledge that I may burn in hell for my actions, but if you’re not gay you will not be burning beside me right? I know not all gays respect the hetero world we live in today. But, as for myself and my partner we do. We have been together cont...
How does it affect my life? Well, let's see. I guess first, it's an affront to the values we hold dear. Second, tolerance is not a god to be worshipped. Third, my kids can't hate kids of gays, since gays don't have kids. (Maybe you got them some other way?) Besides, your kids may be as disgusted with it, as we are. You acknowledge God says it's wrong, but you are willing to show your perversion in our society, in the same way that gal stripped naked at the Kennedy Memorial in Dallas the other day. It’s wrong. Yes, we all sin, and we will all face judgment. Unfortunately, all sins aren’t the same. Heb. 10:26 -27 26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, 27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries… 31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. God can forgive, but not sins you willfully continue to do.
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