Recognition of Same-sex Relationships
Wyoming does not allow same-sex couples to marry in the state. Wyoming law (Wyo. Stat. Ann. §20-1-101, 2003) states, "Marriage is a civil contract between a male and a female person to which the consent of the parties capable of contracting is essential." Wyoming law also states that "All marriage contracts which are valid by the laws of the country in which contracted are valid in this state," and does not specifically exempt same-sex marriages from that recognition. (Wyo. Stat. Ann. §20-1-111) Some interpret this as allowing the state recognize of same-sex marriages celebrated elsewhere.
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