A domestic partnership is a legally recognized relationship of couples in a committed relationship. The domestic partnership law in New York includes same-sex couples. To determine how to file for a domestic partnership in New York, you must understand the requirements for filing for a certificate, how to complete the application process, and the rights associated with a domestic partnership.
No. Although the state of New York recognizes out-of-state comprehensive registered domestic partnerships that are substantially equivalent to legal marriage, Washington DC registered domestic partnerships offer only limited rights and benefits and are NOT substantially equivalent to legal marriage under Washington DC law. Therefore, they are not recognized as legal marriages for purposes of New York state law.
No. Although the state of New York recognizes out-of-state comprehensive registered domestic partnerships that are substantially equivalent to legal marriage, New Jersey state registered domestic partnerships offer only limited rights and benefits and are NOT substantially equivalent to legal marriage under New Jersey law. Therefore, they are not recognized as legal marriages for purposes of New York state law.
Yes. The state of New York recognizes out-of-state comprehensive registered domestic partnerships that are substantially equivalent to legal marriage and it recognizes them as legal marriages for the purpose of New York state law. Since Washington state registered domestic partnerships are substantially equivalent to legal marriage under Washington law, they are recognized as legal marriages for purposes of New York state law.
There is a $27 termination fee. You file a termination statement with the City Clerk and send notification to the other party. There is a six-month waiting period before you can register a new domestic partnership.
You go to the marriage bureau in your borough. There are five. One in each borough. If it is more convenient, you can go to the marriage bureau in another borough.
Yes. New York City still offers a domestic partnership registry for any eligible unmarried couple, be they man-man, man-woman or woman-woman.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, inasmuch as all Washington state registered domestic partnerships existing on June 30, 2014 were converted to marriages and Iowa recognizes marriages performed in Washington state, including same-sex marriages.
Yes, inasmuch as all Washington state registered domestic partnerships existing on June 30, 2014 were converted to marriages and Maryland recognizes marriages performed in Washington state, including same-sex marriages.
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.
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.
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.
9,949 domestic partnerships were registered with the Washington State Secretary of State's Office as of December 26, 2012. As of June 7, 2013, there were 9,777 active domestic partnerships and 749 terminated domestic partnerships registered in Washington State. However, on June 30, 2014, all state-registered Washington state domestic partnerships that have not been dissolved by that date will automatically convert to marriages, regardless of where the parties to the marriage live. After that date, state registered domestic partnerships will only be available in Washington state to persons sixty-two years of age or older.
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.
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.
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.