Dear Friends,
As you may have heard, the California Supreme Court recently ruled that it is unconstitutional to bar gay and lesbian couples from marriage, and California soon will join the list of places where same-sex couples may marry. If you are considering travel to California or elsewhere to marry, the documents below contain information about how to obtain a license in California, and about legal implications for out-of-state couples who travel to California to marry. We encourage you to call Lambda Legal's help desk if you have specific questions about the legal ramifications for you individually, including how marriage to a same-sex spouse is likely to affect your legal obligations and eligibility for particular benefits and protections under Iowa law.
For more information regarding whether to travel to California or another state or country to marry, see Lambda Legal's FAQs:
"Traveling to Another State or Country to Marry,"
located here.
"Marriage for Same Sex Couples in California,"
located here.
