Although same-sex marriage has been legalized in the entire state of New York, the following continue to offer domestic partnership registries: Cities of Albany, Ithaca, New York and Rochester; Towns of East Hampton, Ithaca and South Hampton; Counties of Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester.
Yes. The state of New York recognizes out-of-state comprehensive registered domestic partnerships that are substantially equivalent to legal marriage and it recognizes them as legal marriages for the purpose of New York state law. Since Oregon state registered domestic partnerships are substantially equivalent to legal marriage under Oregon law, they are recognized as legal marriages for purposes of New York state law.
Most likely no. California recognizes out-of-state domestic partnerships that are substantially similar to marriage. A New Jersey state registered domestic partnership offers only limited rights and is not substantially similar to marriage. Therefore, California will likely not recognize New Jersey state registered domestic partnerships.
A domestic partnership is a legally recognized relationship of couples in a committed relationship. The domestic partnership law in New York includes same-sex couples. To determine how to file for a domestic partnership in New York, you must understand the requirements for filing for a certificate, how to complete the application process, and the rights associated with a domestic partnership.
Yes, absolutely. All couples (same-sex or opposite-sex) have the option to marry or form a domestic partnership in New York City.
No. Although the state of New York recognizes out-of-state comprehensive registered domestic partnerships that are substantially equivalent to legal marriage, Colorado designated beneficiary agreements offer only limited rights and benefits and are NOT substantially equivalent to legal marriage under Colorado law. Therefore, they are not recognized as legal marriages for purposes of New York state law.
As late as May 10, 2012, Mr. Giuliani still says he opposes same-sex marriage but accepts that it is now legal in New York state. He says he would have preferred if New York had not legalized gay marriage. He stated that he favors domestic partnerships. He didn't say civil unions, but domestic partnerships, which in east coast terms implies less than equal rights and benefits. Mr. Giuliani is a former mayor of New York City.
No, the state of Colorado does not recognize same-sex marriages or domestic partnerships. Effective May 1, 2013, civil unions are legal under Colorado state law.
It appears that New York City (and perhaps other municipalities and counties as well) are keeping their domestic partnership registries despite the advent of marriage equality in New York state. In New York City, at least, domestic partnership is not limited to only same-sex couples. There has been some talk, however, of New York employers now requiring same-sex domestic partners to wed in order to retain their health insurance benefits, but also talk of other employers maintaining the status quo.
Yes, if one of the domestic partners works for the state or for an employee who has voluntarily opted to provide domestic partner coverage. Keep in mind that no new domestic partnerships may be formed in New Jersey after February 19, 2007, since Civil Unions are now legal.
No. Civil partnerships are currently legal only in the Australian Capital Territory and in Queensland. However, New South Wales does have a statewide domestic partnership registry.
At least 177 domestic partnerships have been registered in New South Wales as follows:2010 - 177;2011 - unknown; and,2012 - unknown.
Yes. California recognizes out-of-state domestic partnerships that are substantially similar to marriage. A Nevada state registered domestic partnership is substantially similar to marriage. Therefore, California recognizes Nevada state registered domestic partnerships and grants them all of the same rights and responsibilities as legal marriages, but they cannot legally be called marriages.