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Are same-sex partners in the Australian state of Queensland permitted by law to obtain domestic violence orders against their abusive partner?
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Yes, they are also entitled to counseling services provided by the government.
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Are same-sex partners in the Australian state of Queensland recognized by law in the distribution of property upon separation?
Yes, laws in this area have been amended to include same-sex couples.
What if you are not registered as domestic partners?
If you are not registered as domestic partners, then you are not legally recognized as domestic partners. However, in jurisdictions where there is no government registry of domestic partnerships available, many companies offer domestic partner benefits based upon a notarized affidavit of domestic partnership submitted to the company, with no requirement for government registration.
What constitutes a domestic partnership?
A domestic partnership consists of two individuals agreeing to live together as domestic partners. The arrangement can be informal, or the couple can execute a legally binding "domestic partnership agreement" (also known as a "living together agreement"), or the couple can formally register their domestic partnership with a local or state government.Some local and state governments grant specific rights and protections to domestic partnerships if they are registered. Registration consists of appearing in person, paying a fee, presenting identification and signing a form.Some employers will grant benefits to registered domestic partners. Some employers require only that the employee and his/her domestic partner submit a notarized affidavit of domestic partnership.Characteristics of a domestic partnership vary, but they usually include these:Both domestic partners are unmarried.Neither partner has an undissolved domestic partnership with someone else.Both partners live together.Both partners share finances.Both partners are of legal age.The partners are not closely related by blood.
Can a domestic partner agreement be denied in Oregon if a same-sex couple is married in California?
If you were married in California, then the state of Oregon will recognize your marriage, and you cannot register as domestic partners in Oregon. If you are registered as domestic partners in California, then the state of Oregon recognizes your domestic partnership.
Does Blue Cross cover domestic partners in Louisiana?
yes
How do gifts get handled with domestic partners?
In most jurisdictions, a gift between two domestic partners is treated the same as a gift between two strangers. In California, Oregon and Nevada, however, all assets of domestic partners are jointly owned regardless of whether they are called gifts, the same as for legally married spouses.
If a health insurance plan covers domestic partners does a employer that carries that insurance have the right to deny coverage?
A health insurance plan is designed based on what the employer wants. So if a plan says that domestic partners are covered then the employer group is the one that put that wording in the policy. So if an employer wont cover a domestic partner then domestic partners aren't covered company wide.
Are same-sex couples in the Australian state of Victoria guaranteed the right to co-tenancy and tenant succession?
Yes, as of August 2001. Same-sex couples may register as domestic partners in Victoria as of December 2008.
How many domestic partnerships have been registered in California?
There were approximately 58,000 couples registered as domestic partners in California in 2011.
What actors and actresses appeared in Domestic Partners - 2008?
The cast of Domestic Partners - 2008 includes: Robbie Kaller as Charyls Michael Monks as John Sean Ross as Landon Jordan Savage as Natalie Anne Sostman as Regan
What states allow insurance for domestic partners?
All US states allow insurance companies to sell and provide domestic partner coverage.
What is the difference between domestic partner and significant other?
Domestic partners live together [ share a domocile ] . Significant others can live apart.
