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Are opposite-sex civil unions legal in West Virginia?
No. Civil unions are not recognized as marriages in West Virginia.
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.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Vanuatu?
No. Same-sex marriages, civil unions and domestic partnerships are not legally recognized in Vanuatu.
What do civil unions lack?
Civil unions are not legally called "marriages" and partners in a civil union are not legally called "spouses." That is the only difference between a civil union and a legal marriage.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Iowa?
No. Although civil unions are not legally defined in Iowa, same-sex marriages are legal in Iowa.
Does New Hampshire recognize out-of-state civil unions?
Yes, New Hampshire recognizes out-of-state (as well as in-state) civil unions as legal marriages.
Why are civil unions handled at the state and local levels?
Civil Unions were invented as an alternative to marriage for same-sex couples. In the United States, all marriages are entered into according to state laws. The federal government does not issue marriage licenses, register marriages, or issue marriage certificates. Since civil unions are analogous to marriages, the same holds true for them.
Can a same-sex marriage be performed as a civil union?
No. A civil union and legal marriage are two different things. If you perform a civil union, then you end up with a civil union, not a same-sex marriage. The only exception is in the states that used to permit only civil unions, but now allow same-sex marriages. In some of those states, existing civil unions were automatically converted to marriages. In at least one other state (Vermont), civil unions remained civil unions and no new civil unions were permitted.
When was the same-sex marriage law repealed in the United Kingdom?
There has never been a law allowing same sex marriages in the UK. Recently Civil Unions have been introduced which are in most ways similar to marriages.
What types of marriages are prohibited by law?
Polygamy, Bigamy, and sometimes civil unions
Are same-sex civil unions legal in all fifty states?
No. Some states recognize civil unions as civil unions, some as marriages and some as domestic partnerships. Many states do not recognize them at all.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Massachusetts?
Yes. Same-sex marriage is legal in Massachusetts and out-of-state civil unions are recognized as legal marriages.
