However, a challenge to the law by the conservative Union for a Popular Movement party was filed with the Constitutional Council following the vote. On 12 April 2013, the Senate approved the bill with amendments in a 171–165 vote, followed by the approval of the amended bill by the National Assembly on 23 April 2013 in a 331–225 vote. On 12 February 2013, the National Assembly approved the bill in a 329–229 vote. Ī bill granting same-sex couples the right to marry and jointly adopt children was introduced to the National Assembly by the Socialist Government of Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault on 7 November 2012, with the support of President François Hollande who declared his intent to support the legislation during his campaign for the presidency. The legislation applies to metropolitan France as well as to all French overseas departments and territories. Same-sex marriage in France has been legal since, making France the thirteenth country worldwide to allow same-sex couples to marry. Foreign same-sex spouses are eligible for a "Non-Tourist Visa" as a dependent.Some cities and prefectures issue certificates for same-sex couples, but they are not legally binding.Unregistered cohabitation or Maitri Karar–type contractual relationships.Legal guardianships (nationwide, except Hong Kong and Macau), residency rights for foreign spouses of legal residents (Hong Kong).Romania ruling of the European Court of Justice obliges the state to provide residency rights for the foreign spouses of EU citizens. Registered foreign marriages confer limited rights. Neither performed nor recognized in American Samoa or some tribal nations.Neither performed nor recognized in six British Overseas Territories.
Neither performed nor recognized in Niue, Tokelau, or the Cook Islands.Registered in Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten in such cases, but the rights of marriage are not guaranteed. Performed in the Netherlands proper, including the Caribbean Netherlands.Performed statewide in 25 of 31 states and in Mexico City, in certain municipalities in one other state, and recognized by all states in such cases.When you like them so much you can't take it. So if you need a little guidance, here are 25 flirty memes you can send to the special person in your life. By all means, shoot your shot, but should you be sending a super sexual meme to someone you don’t really know that well? Probably not. That said though, sending memes is an art form, and you do have one major rule: Make sure the meme you're sending is appropriate for the relationship you have with the recipient. Plus, they’re much more casual than sending a paragraph-long text. If you’re ever too nervous to tell someone how you really feel, you can just send them a meme and let it do the talking. You see, memes are perfect because they’re a great combination of flirty and funny. The reason: If a picture’s worth a thousand words, a meme is worth a million. You can text, exchange GIFs, send a sexy Snapchat, and/or drop an emoji to spice up any conversation.īut if you’re looking for a way to flirt without saying a word, memes are the perfect way to go. If the thought of flirting with someone gives you a major stomachache, remember that there are plenty of creative ways to do it.