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Does the state of Massachusetts recognize New Jersey state registered domestic partnerships?
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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.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoThe answer is likely no. Since May 17, 2004, Massachusetts has permitted same-sex marriage and recognized same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions. However, a New Jersey domestic partnership provides only limited rights and is clearly not equivalent to marriage. Massachusetts has never had a statewide domestic partnership registry, so there is likely no legal definition of "domestic partnership" in Massachusetts state law.
Incidentally, since Civil Unions were legalized in New Jersey on February 19, 2007, that state no longer issues new domestic partnerships certificates, except to couples (same-sex or opposite-sex) where both partners are age 62 or older. The reason for this is to provide some state recognition of seniors who live together but who do not want to marry because one of them would lose their Social Security Survivor Benefits if they did. The federal government does not recognize domestic partnerships and would treat the couple as two single individuals.
The ACLU says that the legal recognition of out-of-state civil unions and domestic partnerships in Massachusetts has not been determined.
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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.
Does the state of California recognize Maryland state registered domestic partnerships?
Most likely no. California recognizes out-of-state domestic partnerships that are substantially similar to marriage. A Maryland state registered domestic partnership offers only limited rights and is not substantially similar to marriage. Therefore, California will likely not recognize Maryland state registered domestic partnerships.
Does the state of California recognize Washington D.C. registered domestic partnerships?
Most likely no. California recognizes out-of-state domestic partnerships that are substantially similar to marriage. A Washington DC registered domestic partnership offers only limited rights and is not substantially similar to marriage. Therefore, California will likely not recognize Washington DC registered domestic partnerships.
Does the state of Oregon recognize California state registered domestic partnerships?
Yes, the state of Oregon recognizes domestic partnerships performed in other states as Oregon state registered domestic partnerships which provide the same rights and responsibilities as legal marriage in Oregon.
Does the state of Oregon recognize Nevada state registered domestic partnerships?
Yes, the state of Oregon recognizes domestic partnerships performed in other states as Oregon state registered domestic partnerships which provide the same rights and responsibilities as legal marriage in Oregon.
Does the state of Oregon recognize Washington state registered domestic partnerships?
Yes, the state of Oregon recognizes domestic partnerships performed in other states as Oregon state registered domestic partnerships which provide the same rights and responsibilities as legal marriage in Oregon.
Does Washington D.C. recognize Nevada state registered domestic partnerships?
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 Nevada.
Does the state of Wisconsin recognize Washington DC registered domestic partnerships?
No. The state of Wisconsin does not recognize domestic partnerships from other jurisdictions for any purpose. Couples must register for a Wisconsin state domestic partnership in order for their relationship to receive legal recognition.
Does the state of Wisconsin recognize Washington state registered domestic partnerships?
No. The state of Wisconsin does not recognize domestic partnerships from other jurisdictions for any purpose. Couples must register for a Wisconsin state domestic partnership in order for their relationship to receive legal recognition.
Does the state of Wisconsin recognize Nevada state registered domestic partnerships?
No. The state of Wisconsin does not recognize domestic partnerships from other jurisdictions for any purpose. Couples must register for a Wisconsin state domestic partnership in order for their relationship to receive legal recognition.
Does the state of Wisconsin recognize Maine state registered domestic partnerships?
No. The state of Wisconsin does not recognize domestic partnerships from other jurisdictions for any purpose. Couples must register for a Wisconsin state domestic partnership in order for their relationship to receive legal recognition.
Does the state of Colorado recognize Washington DC registered domestic partnerships?
No, the state of Colorado does not recognize same-sex marriages or domestic partnerships. Effective May 1, 2013, civil unions are legal under Colorado state law.
