A Boone County judge has granted the first divorce to a same-sex couple in the state of Missouri, according to the Columbia Daily Tribune. While another same-sex couple previously had their marriage annulled in the state, this is the first case of a Missouri judge dissolving a same-sex marriage.
This case is worth noting because Missouri does not currently recognize same-sex marriages. According to the judge, the state “‘runs afoul of its due process obligations’ under the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution” if it denies same-sex couples the ability to end their marriages.
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Posted by Attorney Sophya Qureshi Raza. Raza practices family law where she effectively guides clients through dissolution of marriage, modifications of prior judgments, and resolving child custody and paternity disputes. She also helps families with legal guardianships and conservatorships for the elderly and disabled.