Yes. Domestic partnership does not bar you from marrying someone else. When a person marries, they no longer meet the eligibility criteria for domestic partnership and any existing domestic partnership is automatically terminated. However, it is a good idea to dissolve any existing domestic partnership prior to marrying, if possible.
Also, state-registered domestic partnerships in California, Oregon and Nevada are considered substantially equal to marriage by New York state. If your domestic partnership is registered with one of those states (not a local government within the state), then you must dissolve the domestic partnership before marrying in New York.
Yes. Generally, you can marry your own registered domestic partner without having to dissolve your domestic partnership first. In many cases, the act of marrying nullifies your domestic partnership, although this should not be relied upon when marrying someone other than your existing registered domestic partner. In that case, you would be wise to legally terminate your registered domestic partnership prior to marrying another person.
Generally, yes, you can. And when you do, your domestic partnership is automatically dissolved, since you are no longer eligible. It is a good idea, however, to follow whatever steps are necessary to dissolve the domestic partnership BEFORE you marry.
Generally, no. One of the eligibility requires for domestic partnership is that both parties must be single. No person who is legally married can enter into a domestic partnership. They must first obtain a divorce.
If you are just living with someone (common law) and you want to marry someone else then you can legally marry the other person.
Generally, yes. Domestic partnership is not a bar to marriage in most states.
No. The only exception being if you are registering a domestic partnership in a state where your same-sex marriage is not legally recognized (assuming your marriage is same-sex).
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.
If you were married in California, then the state of Oregon will recognize your marriage, and you cannot register as domestic partners in Oregon. If you are registered as domestic partners in California, then the state of Oregon recognizes your domestic partnership.
If you are not registered as domestic partners, then you are not legally recognized as domestic partners. However, in jurisdictions where there is no government registry of domestic partnerships available, many companies offer domestic partner benefits based upon a notarized affidavit of domestic partnership submitted to the company, with no requirement for government registration.
A domestic partnership consists of two individuals agreeing to live together as domestic partners. The arrangement can be informal, or the couple can execute a legally binding "domestic partnership agreement" (also known as a "living together agreement"), or the couple can formally register their domestic partnership with a local or state government.Some local and state governments grant specific rights and protections to domestic partnerships if they are registered. Registration consists of appearing in person, paying a fee, presenting identification and signing a form.Some employers will grant benefits to registered domestic partners. Some employers require only that the employee and his/her domestic partner submit a notarized affidavit of domestic partnership.Characteristics of a domestic partnership vary, but they usually include these:Both domestic partners are unmarried.Neither partner has an undissolved domestic partnership with someone else.Both partners live together.Both partners share finances.Both partners are of legal age.The partners are not closely related by blood.
There would only be imputed income if your employer provided life insurance for your domestic partner. I don't mean that your partner would be the beneficiary - - I mean that your partner would be the insured party. If that happened, then the cost of the premium would be counted as imputed income for purposes of federal income tax and for some state taxes as well, unless your domestic partner were your dependent. If you were legally married heterosexuals, then there would be no imputed income except on the value of policies which exceed about $50,000.
Domestic partnerships are not legally allowed to file a joint return. Same sex married couples are able to file joint returns. Civil unions, domestic partners, etc. are not seen as legally married by the U.S. Government or the IRS. You cannot legally file a joint return in these situations.
No. First of all, you cannot file for civil partnership in California. You can register a domestic partnership or legally marry a same-sex partner in California. The US federal government does not currently recognize domestic partnerships or civil unions for the purposes of immigration and naturalization. Same-sex marriages are, however, recognized.
This is determined by the employer who is paying the premiums for coverage. If there is a local domestic partnership registry available, then the requirement is usually a certificate of registration of domestic partnership. Otherwise, the requirement can be merely a notarized affidavit of domestic partnership in a format prescribed by the employer. Assuming the policy that has been purchased by the employer offers domestic partner coverage, then the insurance company will provide coverage to anyone that the employer says is the worker's domestic partner. The insurance company will then charge the employer more for that worker's coverage.
Unless they are legally able to be listed as a domestic partner they cannot be added to a plan. Domestic Partnership is something that some plans allow and some do not, it can be excluded by an Employer Plan as well. They define dependant as a spouse/ domestic partner or child. You will need to check with your plan and also if Domestic Partnership is required, contact your city hall and ask them what the qualifications are to meet it. In some places you have to have lived in the same dwelling and can prove you have shared expenses for 7 or more years, for example.
No. You must wait until your divorce is finalized. The only exception might be if you are applying for domestic partnership in a state where same-sex marriage is not legally recognized and your prior marriage was to someone of the same-sex and therefore void.
A California domestic partnership is the equivalent of marriage in every way, except that it is not called a marriage. Yes. One domestic partner is legally liable for debts incurred by the other, even if the account bears only the other partner's name. Because you are potentially liable to pay any delinquent debt, a judgment could be issued against you and that would show up on your credit report.