The two of you may be able to modify the rules set up by your state, however, if you desire to do so. Your marriage can only be terminated by a court granting a divorce or an annulment. Legal Effects of Marriage 1. Marriage Requirements 1. You must meet certain requirements in order to marry.
Some states have additional prohibitions.
As of July 1997, lesbian and gay couples cannot legally marry in any state. This may change, however, as a case is presently working its way through the Hawaii courts that could legalize same-sex marriages in that state. However, the state will not begin inssuing marriage licenses to lesbian of gay couples while the case is being appealed to the Hawaii Supreme Court. A decision is expected in early 1998. These marriages are called common law marriages.