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Were Vermont civil unions limited by state law to same-sex couples only?
No. Opposite-sex couples were also eligible.
Are New Jersey civil unions limited by state law to same-sex couples only?
Yes, only same-sex couples can obtain a civil union license in New Jersey.
When were same-sex civil unions legalized in Delaware?
Civil unions are legal in Delaware beginning January 1, 2012.
Does the state of Delaware recognize Wisconsin state registered domestic partnerships?
No. Although Delaware law recognizes out-of-state registered domestic partnerships ("DPs") that are substantially equal to marriage as civil unions, Wisconsin DPs provide only limited rights and are not substantially equal to marriage. Therefore Wisconsin DPS are not recognized in Delaware as civil unions.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Delaware?
Yes. Same-sex marriage is legal in Delaware effective July 1, 2013.Previously, same-sex couples were able to obtain Civil Unions in Delaware effective January 1, 2012.
Does the state of Delaware recognize Hawaii reciprocal beneficiary relationships?
No. Although Delaware law recognizes out-of-state registered domestic partnerships ("DPs") that are substantially equal to marriage as civil unions, Hawaii reciprocal beneficiary relationships provide only limited rights and are not substantially equal to marriage. Therefore, Hawaii reciprocal beneficiary relationships are not recognized in Delaware as civil unions.
Does the state of Delaware recognize Colorado designated beneficiary agreements?
No. Although Delaware law recognizes out-of-state registered domestic partnerships ("DPs") that are substantially equal to marriage as civil unions, Colorado designated beneficiary agreements provide only very limited rights and are not substantially equal to marriage. Therefore Colorado designated beneficiary agreements are not recognized in Delaware as civil unions.
What are some specific statutory differences between civil unions and marriage according to Delaware state law?
Delaware civil unions are "substantially equivalent" to legal marriage. Some differences are:One is called "marriage"; the other "civil union."Marriage is limited to opposite-sex couples only; civil unions are limited to same-sex couples only.Otherwise, [§ 15-3.1-6 Benefits, protections, and responsibilities.] "[a] party to a civil union lawfully entered into pursuant to this chapter shall have all the rights, benefits, protections, and responsibilities under law, whether derived from statutes, administrative rules, court decisions, the common law, or any other source of civil or criminal law as people joined together pursuant to chapter 15-3 [i.e., legal marriage]."
Are domestic partnerships legal in Delaware?
Civil Unions have been legalized in the entire state of Delaware.
Does the state of California recognize civil unions legally performed in Delaware?
Yes, under California state law, Delaware civil unions are recognized as equivalent to marriage.
What would give same couples most of the rights of married couples?
Civil unions, but that is still "separate but equal." Civil unions are not recognized on the federal level (in the US).
Were Connecticut civil unions limited by state law to same-sex couples only?
Yes, only same-sex couples were issued civil union licenses in Connecticut during the time when the state issued such licenses.
