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Does Boston still register domestic partnerships even after same-sex marriage was legalized in Massachusetts?
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Does Brewster still register domestic partnerships even after same-sex marriage was legalized in Massachusetts?
It appears that they do not. All mention of domestic partnerships has been removed from the official website of the Brewster Town Clerk.
Does Brookline still register domestic partnerships even after same-sex marriage was legalized in Massachusetts?
It seems that they do not. All references to domestic partnerships have been removed from the official website of the Town Clerk of Brookline, MA.
Does Cambridge still register domestic partnerships even after same-sex marriage was legalized in Massachusetts?
It appears that they do not. Although Section 2.119 ("Domestic Partnerships") still appears in the Municipal Code, no reference is found to registering domestic partnerships on the official website of the City Clerk of Cambridge.
Does Provincetown still register domestic partnerships even after same-sex marriage was legalized in Massachusetts?
It appears that they do not, since all references to domestic partnership have been removed from the official website of the Town Clerk.
Does the state of Massachusetts recognize Wisconsin state registered domestic partnerships?
Most likely no. California recognizes out-of-state domestic partnerships that are substantially similar to marriage. A Maine state registered domestic partnership offers only limited rights and is not substantially similar to marriage. Therefore, California will likely not recognize Maine state registered domestic partnerships.
What is the definition of the domestic partnerships bill of South Africa?
The Domestic Partnerships Bill of 2008 proposed the registration of domestic partnerships (both homosexual and heterosexual) in South Africa and the granting of certain responsibilities and privileges based upon that relationship. The bill did not become law and there is no legal recognition of domestic partnerships in South Africa although, it is worth noting, same-sex marriage has been legalized there.
Are civil partnerships recognized in Pennsylvania?
No. Civil partnerships, domestic partnerships and civil unions are not recognized under Pennsylvania state law. However, same-sex marriage was legalized in Pennsylvania on May 20, 2014, pursuant to a federal court decision striking down Pennsylvania's ban on same-sex marriage.
Are domestic partnerships legal in Washington DC?
Yes. The District of Columbia offers both domestic partnerships and same-sex marriage.
What kinds of same-sex marriages are there?
Where same-sex marriage has been legalized, there is only one kind of marriage and one set of laws governing marriage, whether it be same-sex or heterosexual. Some same-sex relationships, however, are called civil unions, civil partnerships or domestic partnerships and sometimes they have fewer rights than a legal marriage.
Does the state of Massachusetts recognize New Jersey state registered domestic partnerships?
Not likely, since a Wisconsin state registered domestic partnership is not "comprehensive" in that it only offers limited rights and responsibilities and is not substantially equivalent to marriage. The ACLU says: Comprehensive domestic partnerships, such as those from California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington, are also likely to be recognized as civil unions in Vermont, though this has not been conclusively determined. Consult a lawyer for more information.
Which US states have legalized same-sex civil unions or domestic partnerships?
Vermont (now replaced with marriage).Connecticut (now replaced with marriage).New Hampshire (now replaced with marriage).New Jersey.Illinois.Hawaii.Delaware.Rhode Island.California.Nevada.Maine (now replaced with marriage).Maryland (now replaced with marriage).Oregon.Wisconsin.Washington (now replaced with marriage).Colorado.
Are domestic partnerships still legal in California after Proposition 8 passed?
Definitely, yes. Proposition 8 only affected marriage, not domestic partnerships. In fact, since January 1, 2005, a California domestic partnership is legally identical to a marriage except that it is not called a "marriage."
