Unfortunately, most do not.
Such partners purportedly have the same rights and responsibilities as legally married couples, although there is the additional burden of proving that the relationship qualifies, since there is no registry.
Of course, employers should treat gay couples and heterosexual couples the same way. If it's to the company's advantage to offer partner benefits to unmarried couples, it should offer those benefits to both heterosexual and gay couples. In many jurisdictions, companies may be required to offer benefits to spouses of employees. If this is the case, they should offer the same benefits to married gay couples that they offer to married straight couples.
This is a figure that cannot be calculated, but experts say that the divorce rate for same-sex married couples is lower than that for heterosexual married couples.
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Yes, common law marriage is recognized in Kansas under certain conditions. Couples must meet specific requirements, such as cohabitating, presenting themselves as married, and having the legal capacity to marry.
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No. They are Heterosexual.
Couples who are not legally married but wish to separate may face challenges in dividing assets and determining custody of children, as they may not have the same legal protections as married couples. They may need to seek legal advice to navigate the process and protect their rights.
Civil unions, but that is still "separate but equal." Civil unions are not recognized on the federal level (in the US).
Civil unions, but that is still "separate but equal." Civil unions are not recognized on the federal level (in the US).
Yes, a married couple does not need to have the same car insurance. They can both get their own policies and it may be more economical to do so.
"Same-sex marriage" refers to marriages between two men or two women. Same-sex marriage advocates want these couples to have the exactly the same rights and responsibilities as heterosexual (man-woman) married couples.