Robert A. Gershuny v. Kim Elaine Gershuny.

Summary

The court held that Connecticut had subject matter jurisdiction to dissolve the parties' marriage because New York legislation validated the marriage retroactively, and Connecticut was required to recognize that determination. The Connecticut statute governing who may solemnize marriages in Connecticut did not apply to a marriage performed in New York and therefore did not constitute an express statutory prohibition. The judgment dismissing the action was reversed and the case was remanded for further proceedings.