Thousands of gay couples will marry in California during the upcoming months, but when it comes to the law, not all marriages are created equal.

Same-sex married couples can expect many of the same marital rights as heterosexual couples under state law. But things will be different if they end up in bankruptcy court, take a leave from work or own a vacation home out of state. In those areas, federal law comes into play, and the federal government does not recognize marriages between lesbians or gay men.

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