Monday, December 16, 2013

Illinois Gay Marriage: Same-Sex Couples Allowed To Marry Early For Medical Reasons

Story by Matt Simonette, courtesy Windy City Times:



A federal judge signed an order Dec. 16 that said same-sex couples wherein a partner faces a serious medical complication can marry ahead of the scheduled June 1 start date when marriage equality takes effect in Illinois.



Couples seeking an early marriage for medical reasons will be able to access a form from their county clerk's office; the form will need to be certified by a physician.



Forms were expected to be available from the Cook County Clerk's Office by the afternoon of Dec. 16.



Read the whole story at Windy City Times.



from Chicago - The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/16/illinois-gay-marriage_n_4454788.html?utm_hp_ref=chicago&ir=Chicago

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