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Can you have both a civil union and a marriage at the same time?
Yes and no: yes, if your civil union and marriage are both to the same person; no if they are to different people and both are recognized in your state. If you are in a state where your civil union is not recognized and you are married to a different person (presumably one of the opposite sex), then your civil union does not legally exist, only your marriage does.
Can a same-sex marriage be performed as a civil union?
No. A civil union and legal marriage are two different things. If you perform a civil union, then you end up with a civil union, not a same-sex marriage. The only exception is in the states that used to permit only civil unions, but now allow same-sex marriages. In some of those states, existing civil unions were automatically converted to marriages. In at least one other state (Vermont), civil unions remained civil unions and no new civil unions were permitted.
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 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 legal definition of a civil union?
The term "civil union" is used by several of the United States to describe a legal relationship that is equivalent or substantially equivalent to legal marriage, but which cannot be legally called a "marriage." Civil unions were primarily created for same-sex couples as an alternative to legal marriage, but are not limited to same-sex couples in several states. Several states that permitted civil unions previously have now legalized marriage for same-sex couples.
Can a citizen of New Zealand confer citizenship on a foreigner by virtue of same-sex civil union?
Yes, through the same procedure as a married couple. For the purposes of immigration, a civil union is treated the same as a legal marriage.
What is the procedure for dissolving a civil union in New Jersey?
You need to file in court for a "dissolution." Although it is not called a "divorce," the same procedure applies. A civil union is basically a marriage that is not called a "marriage" and a dissolution is a divorce that is not called a "divorce."
What is the procedure for dissolving a civil union in Delaware?
In Delaware, the procedure for dissolving a civil union is the same as for dissolving a legal marriage. It is necessary to obtain a divorce decree signed by a judge.
What organizations are involved in same-sex marriage?
The American Civil Liberties Union ("ACLU") is principally involved in challenging individual state's bans on same-sex marriage.
Where can you obtain a civil union license in Iowa?
You cannot. Iowa does not issue civil union licenses. A same-sex couple (or an opposite-sex couple) can get a legal marriage license in Iowa.
Does Australian Senator Nick Xenophon support same-sex marriage?
Not so sure about "marriage", but he definitely supports same-sex civil union.
What is a civil union in Connecticut?
Same-sex marriage is now legal in Connecticut. On October 1, 2010, all existing civil unions in Connecticut were legally transformed into marriages. Any civil union performed in another state is now recognized as a full legal marriage in Connecticut.
