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No. Civil partnerships, domestic partnerships and civil unions are not recognized under Pennsylvania state law.
However, same-sex marriage was legalized in Pennsylvania on May 20, 2014, pursuant to a federal court decision striking down Pennsylvania's ban on same-sex marriage.
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Are same-sex civil unions legal in Pennsylvania?
No, civil unions and domestic partnerships are not legally defined in Pennsylvania.
What are the different kinds of civil partnerships?
A civil partnership is a legally recognized union similar to marriage. Civil partnerships can often come under other terms such as registeredpartnership, domestic partnership and civilunion. The title depends on the jurisdiction.
What boroughs recognize same-sex civil unions in Pennsylvania?
None. Civil Unions are not recognized anywhere in the state of Pennsylvania.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Vanuatu?
No. Same-sex marriages, civil unions and domestic partnerships are not legally recognized in Vanuatu.
How many civil partnerships have been registered in Africa?
Zero. No countries in Africa offer civil partnerships, civil unions or domestic partnerships.
What does civil partnership mean when applying for a visa to the UK online?
Under UK law, a civil partnership is a registered same-sex relationship that is granted many of the benefits of legal marriage, including immigration benefits when one partner is a British citizen. Foreign same-sex marriages and civil partnerships, as well as domestic partnerships from California, Nevada, Oregon and Wisconsin, are recognized as civil partnerships in the UK.
Does the state of Illinois recognize Nevada state registered domestic partnerships?
Yes. Illinois recognizes out-of-state domestic partnerships that are "substantially similar" to marriage as civil unions. Nevada state domestic partnerships are substantially similar to marriages and therefore recognized as civil unions in Illinois.Section 60. Reciprocity. A marriage between persons of the same sex, a civil union, or a substantially similar legal relationship other than common law marriage, legally entered into in another jurisdiction, shall be recognized in Illinois as a civil union.
Is same-sex marriage legal on the Isle of Man?
No. However, effective April 6, 2011, same-sex couples may enter into civil partnerships. UK civil partnerships are recognized on the Isle of Man.The Isle of Man currently recognizes same-sex marriages, but does not perform them.
Does Washington DC recognize civil unions as marriages?
Yes, civil unions and even some domestic partnerships (the ones that are substantially equivalent to marriage) are recognized as legal marriages in the District of Columbia.
Does the state of Illinois recognize California state registered domestic partnerships?
Most likely no. California recognizes out-of-state domestic partnerships that are substantially similar to marriage. A Wisconsin state registered domestic partnership offers only limited rights and is not substantially similar to marriage. Therefore, California will likely not recognize Wisconsin state registered domestic partnerships.
How do you register a domestic partnership in Pennsylvania?
As of February 2014, the State of Pennsylvania does not offer domestic partnerships. However, some cities do. For registration requirements for domestic partnership in Pennsylvania cities, see the related questions.
Are British civil partnerships recognized in US states where they are not performed?
Some US states may recognize British Civil Partnerships as if they were same-sex marriages or civil unions. However, most will not. Also, the US federal government will only recognize marriages, whether they be same-sex or opposite-sex.However, same-sex marriage is legal in both the United States and Great Britain.
