Lesbian couple who fought for marriage in Mass. to divorce

365 Gay News  Feb 03 09

(Boston, Massachusetts) The lesbian couple whose fight to marry led to the 2003 court ruling that opened same-sex marriage in Massachusetts has reportedly filed for divorce. The Boston Herald reports that Hillary and Julie Goodridge have split up and petitioned Suffolk Probate and Family Court to end their marriage. Details of ... Full story...

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