Legal experts caution against rush to marry Unions laden with legal, financial repercussions By JOSHUA LYNSEN Friday, August 01, 2008 Michael McHugh knows the images of tuxedoed men cutting wedding cake in California are alluring. He understands why same-sex couples from across the nation might want to fly to the Golden State, join the fun and marry their partner, even if that union is not recognized in their home state. But the gay Virginia attorney said the decision — one laden with repercussions — should not be made lightly. “The bottom line is you may go out there right now and come back and not think you're married,” he said. “But you may, at some future point, be considered married and have it retroactively applied to you.” McHugh is amon ... ...
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