Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Opinion: Goodridge et al. v. Department of Public Health
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, 2003
Marriage is a vital social institution. The exclusive commitment of two individuals to each other nurtures love and mutual support; it brings stability to our society. For those who choose to marry, and for their children, marriage provides an abundance of legal, financial, and social benefits. In return it imposes weighty legal, financial, and social obligations.
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