Does the state of Delaware recognize Maine state registered domestic partnerships?

Answer 1

No. Although Delaware law recognizes out-of-state registered domestic partnerships ("DPs") that are substantially equal to marriage as civil unions, Washington DC DPs provide only limited rights and are not substantially equal to marriage. Therefore Washington DC DPs are not recognized in Delaware as civil unions.

Answer 2

No. Although Delaware law recognizes out-of-state registered domestic partnerships ("DPs") that are substantially equal to marriage as civil unions, Maine DPs provide only limited rights and are not substantially equal to marriage. Therefore Maine DPs are not recognized in Delaware as civil unions.

Answer 3

No. Although Delaware law recognizes out-of-state registered domestic partnerships ("DPs") that are substantially equal to marriage as civil unions, Maryland DPs provide only limited rights and are not substantially equal to marriage. Therefore Maryland DPS are not recognized in Delaware as civil unions.

Answer 4

No. Although Delaware law recognizes out-of-state registered domestic partnerships ("DPs") that are substantially equal to marriage as civil unions, New Jersey DPs provide only limited rights and are not substantially equal to marriage. Therefore New Jersey DPS are not recognized in Delaware as civil unions.

Answer 5

Yes. Out-of-state domestic partnerships that have all the same rights as legal marriage are recognized as legal marriages in Washington, DC, pursuant to the Domestic Partnership Judicial Determination of Parentage Act of 2009. This includes domestic partnerships registered with the state of California, which are identical to legal marriage.

Answer 6

Yes. Out-of-state domestic partnerships that have all the same rights as legal marriage are recognized as legal marriages in Washington, DC, pursuant to the Domestic Partnership Judicial Determination of Parentage Act of 2009. This includes domestic partnerships registered with the state of Oregon, which are virtually identical to legal marriage.

Answer 7

Yes. Delaware recognizes out-of-state legal unions that impose "substantially similar rights, benefits, protections, responsibilities" as a Delaware civil union. A Washington state registered domestic partnership is substantially similar to a Delaware civil union and, therefore, is recognized by the state of Delaware as a civil union.§ 213. Legal unions performed in other jurisdictions. A legal union between two individuals of the same sex that was validly formed in another jurisdiction, regardless of whether such legal union is recognized under chapter 1 of this title or is referred to as a civil union, shall be recognized as a validly established civil union under this chapter for all purposes of the laws of this State, provided that the legal union meets the eligibility requirements of § 202 of this chapter for a civil union and such legal union affords to and imposes on the parties thereto substantially similar rights, benefits, protections, responsibilities and duties as those afforded to and imposed on parties to a civil union entered into in this State under this chapter.