I assume that by "legalized" you are referring to legal Immigration status. The United States does not recognize domestic partnerships, whether they be between two men, two women or a man and a woman, for purposes of immigration. The US also does not recognize same-sex marriages for purpose of immigration. It is not possible to obtain a visa, green card or naturalization by virtue of domestic partnership with an American citizen.
Even though Maine has legalized same-sex marriage, it still maintains a domestic partnership registry.You are eligible to be a registered domestic partner if:A. At the time when a declaration is filed, each domestic partner is a mentally competent adult and not impaired or related in a fashion that would prohibit marriage under Title 19-A M.R.S.A. section 701 (2), (3) or (4);B. The domestic partners have been legally domiciled together in this State for at least 12 months preceding the filing;C. Neither domestic partner is married; or in a registered domestic partnership with another person; andD. Each domestic partner is the sole domestic partner of the other and expects to remain so.The cost of registering a domestic partnership in Maine is $50.
Generally if a domestic partner is covered then the child of that partner can also be covered.
Yes, IBM offers domestic partner benefits.
Yes. They can get it from an employer, if the employer voluntarily offers domestic partner benefits.
A domestic partner is treated as a dependent family member for the purposes of insurance, providing the policy in question offers domestic partner coverage and the individuals involved meet the insurance company's criteria for domestic partner coverage.
Civil Unions have been legalized in the entire state of Delaware.
Texas state law is not going to help a domestic partner obtain ownership of real estate, since the term "domestic partner" is meaningless under Texas state law.
No. Some insurance companies offer domestic partner coverage in Florida and you are free to purchase such a policy. If your employer wants to buy coverage for you and your domestic partner, then it can. The state of Florida will not stop you. It may impose income tax on the value of the domestic partner coverage as "imputed income."
Probably not. New York City, for example, still maintains its domestic partnership registry. Most large employers have not eliminated their domestic partner benefits and insurance companies continue to sell domestic partner coverage.
Not unless you are driving other vehicles. If the only vehicle you drive is your domestic partner's, and your domestic partner has placed you on their policy, then you are fine.
Generally no, since for purposes of federal law your domestic partner is legally a stranger to you.
Yes. You can still register a domestic partnership at Boston City Hall.