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Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages

Coxhere

I am legally married to an Ecuadorian man and I am a man. Does the Ecuadorian government recognize same-sex (United States) marriages between an Ecuadorian man and a citizen of the United States? He currently has a United States permanent resident card, is employed here in The Commonwealth of Kentucky, and will soon be a United States citizen. If he returns to Quito (his place of birth and where he grew up) and I'm with him, what are my rights? Would I be an "ex-pat?" Or would my status be seen as the same as marriage between two who are opposite-sex?

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vsimple

Coxhere wrote:

Would I be an "ex-pat?" Or would my status be seen as the same as marriage between two who are opposite-sex?


Thats not how you will be viewed. Governments view the status of people in terms of the law. In Ecuador, you are either a tourist, temporary resident, permanent resident or citizen. Persons who are married to Ecuadorians have the option to become residents and possibly citizens. In your case and as far as I understand it, same-sex marriages are recognized as a civil union.

Civil unions do not enjoy all the rights that marriage does (for example - adoption). The difference between marriage and a civil union are available on this . Hopefully someone can share personal experience.

As for the term 做厙輦⑹, well thats mainly a term foreigners living in a foreign country give themselves. In some countries like Hong Kong, and Singapore the term is quite appealing because its associated with a perceived higher social status. For instance, I knew one Singaporean woman who was adamant on being an 做厙輦⑹ wife.

Coxhere

Our adopted children wouldn't be adopted in Ecuador? Would they be taken away from us if we came and brought them with us? We won't come if this is the case. Sad.

mugtech

Coxhere wrote:

Our adopted children wouldn't be adopted in Ecuador? Would they be taken away from us if we came and brought them with us? We won't come if this is the case. Sad.


I don't know if this is the case in Ecuador, but there are places where you could be arrested for living with minors who are not considered by law to be related to you. Good luck.

vsimple

Coxhere wrote:

Our adopted children wouldn't be adopted in Ecuador? Would they be taken away from us if we came and brought them with us? We won't come if this is the case. Sad.


Rarely do I use these words but consult with a local attorney. Your situation is complicated especially with children. Discuss your Ecuadorian husband, adopted children, residency, schooling, etc.

norviato1

If you mean your dogs, yes you can bring them with you and the husband. haha!
Theres a case pending at a court in Cuenca of two women that want to get married. Well see the outcome of this soon enough. If it goes through we should have equal marriage instead of civil unions. As for adopting kids thats another issue. Ask your marido to talk to someone at the embassy about it.
You havent mentioned children in your previous posts. Were they full term?

Coxhere

Ex-pats can file law suits in Ecuadorian courts? Or are the two women Ecuadorian citizens?

Our biological children, by the way, were full term to my then-wife.

norviato1

This has nothing to do with 做厙輦⑹s, theyre not the center of the universe.
It has everything to do with Ecuadorean women who want to get married to each other in Cuenca.
The case is pending in the province of Azuay which is where Cuenca is located.
If it passes it will set a precedent for the rest of the country. Most likely the decision will be made based on the Ecuadorean constitution which is very inclusive. You better move to Ecuador before youre too old to get there. haha! Also, please spare us information about your marido, we already know you have one. (wink, wink)

norviato1

I assume the children are full grown based on your age. So you decided that you no longer wanted to continue a heterosexual life? I see! haha

norviato1

Im not sure about noncitizens sueing the government. I suppose they can and marriage equality would be a legitimate reason to do so.
I only know the case of two Americans living in Ecuador that sued each other as they often do in the states. The Ecuadorean judge told them outright, if you want to do that go back to the U.S. as our courts dont have time for trivialities. Hope that gives you a clue.

Coxhere

It angers me that this is supposed to be a website that focuses on 做厙輦⑹s and then for me to be accused of thinking that 做厙輦⑹s are the entire universe. I didn't and don't think that 做厙輦⑹s are anything beyond the focus of this 做厙輦⑹ website. If anything, bringing into this thread a comment about two Ecuadorians and not clarifying that neither is an 做厙輦⑹ is a problem.

norviato1

Calm yourself my dear man,
Dont get your panties in a tight wad and learn to take a joke.
This Ecuadorean takes things pretty much on the surface and doesnt allow American BS to bother him. If you have an arrogant posture like some do, dont be surprised to get some backlash from it. Im referring to some of your previous comments that are self centered and condescending.
Espero que tengas un excelente d穩a.
Saludos!

norviato1

To be clear, the two women seeking same sex marriage are ecuadorians by birth. So the 做厙輦⑹ thing has no bearing on it.
Quiz獺s esta vez hayas entendido bien.
Ciao

mugtech

norviato1 wrote:

To be clear, the two women seeking same sex marriage are ecuadorians by birth. So the 做厙輦⑹ thing has no bearing on it.


So kind of you to share your legal expertise.

norviato1

Its what Ive read. Not an expert nor kind haha!