Legal Recognition for Gay Married Couple in Kentucky

Yes, it's federal court recognition, but still.

From the Courier:

Despite living together for 16 years, Bob Joles and Joey Lester of Louisville could not legally marry in the state of Kentucky. Even after they wed May 9 in Buffalo, N.Y., the state of Kentucky wouldn’t recognize their union.

But that didn’t stop them in June from becoming the first gay married couple to file jointly for bankruptcy in Kentucky. Nor did it prevent a federal bankruptcy judge from confirming their reorganization plan July 24.

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But the couple, who live in Clifton, said the real advantages of filing jointly were intangible.

“It made our marriage seem more real,” said Joles, 48. “And it forced the court to recognize us as a married couple.”

It's happening, and compared to just eight years ago when Kentuckians voted 2-1 to ban gay marriage in the state constitution, it's happening at the speed of light. Gay marriage is not on the ballot in Kentucky this year, but it is on ballots across the country where it's likely to pass. View my complete profile