First Same-Sex Divorce in New York State

A judge in New York State recently permitted the divorce of a same-sex couple living in New York but married in Toronto Canada, reports Pressconnects.com, a Greater Binghamton news outlet.

Same-sex couples cannot get marriage licenses in New York State (see Hernandez v. Robles), but as per a directive signed by Governor Paterson last May, New York recognizes gay marriages performed in other jurisdictions (see New York Times "New York to Back Same-Sex Unions From Elsewhere").

Thanks to Family Law Tweets and NY Divorce Report for reporting on this!