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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 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 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 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.
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.
How is a civil partnership different from marriage?
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.
