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DO A COUPLE HAVE TO BE SAME SEX ONLY TO HAVE A CIVIL PARTNERSHIP?
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No. Nothing in the law says the couple has to be the same sex
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In California do same-sex couples who are in a civil union or domestic partnership have the same legal rights as a heterosexual married couple?
Yes. Although same-sex marriage is not currently legal in California, state law explicitly states that parties to a domestic partnership or out-of-state civil union (or out-of-state same-sex marriage) have exactly the same legal rights as a married couple. As for out-of-state domestic partnerships, this is true only of "comprehensive" domestic partnerships that are substantially similar to marriage.
Is a same-sex civil partnership from Ireland legally recognized in the United Kingdom?
Yes. Pursuant to Schedule 20 of the UK Civil Partnership Act 2004, a same-sex civil partnership formed in Ireland is legally recognized as a civil partnership in the United Kingdom.
Is a same-sex civil union from Delaware legally recognized in the United Kingdom?
Yes. Pursuant to Schedule 20 of the UK Civil Partnership Act 2004, a same-sex civil partnership formed in the Bailiwick of Jersey is legally recognized as a civil partnership in the United Kingdom.
Is a same-sex domestic partnership from New Jersey legally recognized in the United Kingdom?
Yes. Pursuant to Schedule 20 of the UK Civil Partnership Act 2004, a same-sex civil partnership formed in the Australian state of Queensland is legally recognized as a civil partnership in the United Kingdom.
Is a same-sex civil partnership from the Isle of Man legally recognized in the United Kingdom?
Yes. Pursuant to Schedule 20 of the UK Civil Partnership Act 2004, a same-sex civil partnership formed on the Isle of Man is legally recognized as a civil partnership in the United Kingdom.
Is a same-sex civil partnership from South Africa legally recognized in the United Kingdom?
Yes. Pursuant to Schedule 20 of the UK Civil Partnership Act 2004, a same-sex civil partnership formed in South Africa is legally recognized as a civil partnership in the United Kingdom.
Do same-sex couples have the same rights as heterosexuals?
In places where same-sex marriage has been legalized, same-sex married couples have identical rights (except for federal issues in the US) as any other married couple. In places where access to marriage is limited to opposite-sex couples only, then same-sex couples may be able to obtain the same rights by civil union, civil partnership or domestic partnership. Otherwise, they do not have the same rights.
What is the same-sex family union?
Depending upon where you live, it is either marriage, civil union, civil partnership or domestic partnership.
How a Muslim might respond to a couple who want a civil partnership?
Its a sin to be in a civil partnership in Islam reasons for that is that its ha ram and a sin so Muslims don't ace-pt it in any shape or form. civil partnership however means two people of the same sex who want a legal contract and want the same rights and responsibilities as a couple man and wife would have. if a Muslim would do this in Saudi Arabia it you would be sentence to a death penalty. and yes of course prophet Muhammad did state that 'marriage is half of your religion.'
Is a stable union of a same-sex couple from Andorra legally recognized in the United Kingdom?
Yes. According to Schedule 20 of the UK Civil Partnership Act 2004, a same-sex relationship referred to as unió estable de parella formed in Andorra is legally recognized as a civil partnership in the United Kingdom.
What is a legal partnership that provides the benefits of marriage to same-sex couples?
Civil unions are the legal partnership that provides the benefits of marriage to same-sex couples. Also, it is known as a marriage and, in Europe, a civil partnership. Let's not forget marriage, which also provides the benefits of marriage to same-sex couples.
Is a same-sex civil partnership from Austria legally recognized in the United Kingdom?
Yes. Pursuant to Schedule 20 of the UK Civil Partnership Act 2004, a same-sex eingetragene Partnerschaft formed in Austria is legally recognized as a civil partnership in the United Kingdom.
