They were planning to adopt a child , and had purchased a house in Massapequa .
In 2000 , New York residents John Langan and Neil Conrad Spicehandler traveled to Vermont where they affirmed their commitment under Vermont 's Civil Union laws .
residents were planning to adopt a child , and had purchased a house in Massapequa .
In 2000 , New York residents John Langan and Neil Conrad Spicehandler traveled to Vermont where they affirmed their commitment under Vermont 's Civil Union laws .