Connecticut General Statutes 46b-28a – Recognition of marriages and other relationships entered into in another state or jurisdiction
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A marriage, or a relationship that provides substantially the same rights, benefits and responsibilities as a marriage, between two persons entered into in another state or jurisdiction and recognized as valid by such other state or jurisdiction shall be recognized as a valid marriage in this state, provided such marriage or relationship is not expressly prohibited by statute in this state. For purposes of this section, “another jurisdiction” includes, but is not limited to, the Mashantucket Pequot reservation and the Mohegan reservation. The requirements set forth in § 46b-24 shall not apply to a person entering into a marriage on either of said reservations.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 46b-28a
- another: may extend and be applied to communities, companies, corporations, public or private, limited liability companies, societies and associations. See Connecticut General Statutes 1-1
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Marriage: means the legal union of two persons. See Connecticut General Statutes 46b-20
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.