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Gay Marriage: Opening A Pandora's Box?

Town Online (MA):

The Supreme Judicial Court's recent decision to allow gay marriages can't prevent same - sex siblings from marrying, says Town Clerk Robert Shea.

"I definitely see that happening," said Shea. "There is nothing in the law that says (same -sex) sibling marriage can't happen. The marriage application form says party A and party B. It also asks, 'are you related to party A?' There is nothing that says a (same- sex)sibling can't get married to another sibling."
Gay couples will be allowed to request marriage intention forms at the town clerk's office Monday. Shea said he will seek a legal clarification on the marriage laws during a clerk's training session later this week.

"The subject of gay marriage is one thing," said Shea. "But the whole sibling issue will open a new Pandora's box."

Shea said same - sex siblings might request marriage intention forms to receive an income tax break. "The head of the household gets the best tax break," said Shea. "Married couples can also have their spouse covered under their health insurance plan. I can see that, (sibling marriage) happening. I don't think anybody, (lawmakers, Supreme Judicial Court) even thought of this one."

Posted by Bob King at May 13, 2004 04:46 PM | TrackBack
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