"A valid out-of-state same-sex marriage should be treated by Maryland courts as worthy of divorce, according to the applicable statues, reported cases, and court rules of this state," the court concluded in a 21-page ruling.
This decision comes despite that the state does not yet allow for gay marriage.
In January 2013, Maryland's law allowing for gay marriage will come into effect, though in November it is up for a challenge which could see it become illegal.
The biggest change is that Maryland will now recognize gay marriages from other states, which it had not previously done.
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