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Old 16-05-2008, 19:04   #10
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Re: California lifts gay marriage ban

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Originally Posted by Russ B View Post
I'm not sure what the actual statistics are - but apparently the amount filing for 'divorce' is much higher than anticipated.
This article from Feb 2008 would suggest otherwise:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/fe...ayrights.world

"Grew said that the low rate so far of gay divorce - known as 'dissolution' of a civil partnership - and the long time spent together by many couples who form one, 'shows that gay people are treating them with due solemnity and respect. Generally, they take them more seriously than many people who get married. The people who go for it are older, have been together longer and have more committed relationships. That's why we won't see the 40 per cent or 50 per cent divorce rates we see in heterosexual marriages,' he
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