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Both civil marriage and civil partnerships are contracts, but the terms of the contract may be very different. For example, hospitals must recognize a spouse as "next of kin," but they are not obligated to recognize a civil partner as "next of kin." If a spouse dies "intestate" -- that is, without a will -- the surviving spouse automatically assumes control of the deceased spouse's property and affairs. If a partner in a civil partnership dies intestate, the surviving partner may not have any say in what happens.
There is a long history of legal decisions about civil marriage, and this history can guide courts when issues arise in a marriage. (These are called "precedents.") There is no such history with respect to civil partnerships, so legal issues may be much more complex and expensive to resolve.
States have reciprocal agreements that they will recognize each other's civil marriages, but most states do not recognize civil partnerships from other states. The federal government recognizes opposite-sex civil marriages, but is prohibited by the "Defense of Marriage Act" from recognizing same-sex relationships as civil marriages, even if the couple is legally married in the state where they live.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoIf by "civil partnership" you are referring to the US legal concepts of Civil Union or Domestic Partnership, or the UK concept of Civil Partnership, then the answer is NO. One may only ever legally enter into one personal arrangement at once: marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, or civil partnership.
The reason behind this is that all three are intended to serve the same purpose; realistically, as soon as same-sex marriage becomes legal, it is highly likely that all the others will become obsolete and be discontinued.
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∙ 11y agoThey usually are. This depends on two things, though: (1) the laws of the jurisdiction where the partnership was registered; and, (2) the laws of the jurisdiction doing the recognizing.
In January 2013, for example, a court in Canada recognized a British civil partnership as being the equivalent of a marriage. Canada permits same-sex couples to marry. The UK permits only civil partnerships, but treats them the same as marriages.
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What is a legal partnership that provides the benefits of marriage to same-sex couples?
Civil unions are the legal partnership that provides the benefits of marriage to same-sex couples. Also, it is known as a marriage and, in Europe, a civil partnership. Let's not forget marriage, which also provides the benefits of marriage to same-sex couples.
What are the different kinds of civil partnerships?
A civil partnership is a legally recognized union similar to marriage. Civil partnerships can often come under other terms such as registeredpartnership, domestic partnership and civilunion. The title depends on the jurisdiction.
What is the same-sex family union?
Depending upon where you live, it is either marriage, civil union, civil partnership or domestic partnership.
What is a legal partnership between two persons of the same sex typically used to provide the benefits of a marriage known as?
A legal partnership between two people typically used to provide the benefits of a marriage to the same sex couples is known as a civil union, civil partnership or domestic partnership.
Why would a civil partnership not be regarded as a christian marriage?
As an example, a same-sex civil partnership formed in the United Kingdom is legally recognized as a civil marriage in New York state. It could only be recognized as a religious marriage if it were performed by the clergy of a denomination which permits same-sex couples to marry.
Is a same-sex marriage from Argentina legally recognized in the United Kingdom?
Yes, pursuant to Schedule 20 of the UK Civil Partnership 2004, a same-sex marriage formed in Argentina is legally recognized as a civil partnership in the United Kingdom.
What does the term civil partnership mean?
"Civil partnership" is a term used in other countries to describe what in the United States would be called a civil union. It is basically either all or most of the rights and obligations of marriage, except that it is not called a marriage. It is usually for same-sex couples.
Is a same-sex marriage from Washington DC legally recognized in the United Kingdom?
Yes. Beginning March 29, 2014, it will be recognized as a marriage in England and Wales only. In the meantime, pursuant to Schedule 20 of the UK Civil Partnership Act 2004, a same-sex marriage formed in Washington, DC, is legally recognized as a civil partnership in the United Kingdom.
What are some differences between a marriage and a legal union?
Marriage is a type of legal union. Depending upon the laws of your jurisdiction, other types of legal union may include "civil union," "domestic partnership," "civil partnership," or "designated beneficiary relationship."
Is a same-sex marriage from Portugal legally recognized in the United Kingdom?
Yes. Beginning March 29, 2014, it will be recognized as a marriage in England and Wales only. In the meantime, pursuant to Schedule 20 of the UK Civil Partnership Act 2004, a same-sex marriage formed in Portugal is legally recognized as a civil partnership in the United Kingdom.
In this area there are civil partnerships but some friends who are gay say they have unequal rights and are being oppressed so are there different legal rights in these relationships?
Yes. Just to be absolutely clear, we're talking about civil marriage here, not marriage in the religious sense.In some areas, "civil partnerships" are defined differently than civil "marriage.'' For example, a married person cannot be compelled to testify against their partner. A person in a civil partnership might not have that protection. Also, a marriage performed in one state is recognized in other states, but states usually do not recognize civil partnerships granted in other states. Further, the federal government does not recognize "civil partnerships" as equal to marriages.Another problem is that no legislature can "bind" a future legislature. Even if a civil partnership is defined by one legislature as perfectly identical to a civil marriage, there is nothing to prevent a future legislature from changing the definition of civil partnership.
What do you mean by civil partner?
A civil partner is a partner in a civil union or in a civil partnership. Such partners typically have the same rights and responsibilities as legal spouses, but there relationship is not legally called a marriage.
