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Yes, only same-sex couples were issued civil union licenses in New Hampshire during the time when the state issued such licenses.
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Were Vermont civil unions limited by state law to same-sex couples only?
No. Opposite-sex couples were also eligible.
Are Delaware civil unions limited by state law to same-sex couples only?
Yes, only same-sex couples can obtain a civil union license in Delaware.
Are New Jersey civil unions limited by state law to same-sex couples only?
Yes, only same-sex couples can obtain a civil union license in New Jersey.
Does New Hampshire recognize out-of-state civil unions?
Yes, New Hampshire recognizes out-of-state (as well as in-state) civil unions as legal marriages.
Were Connecticut civil unions limited by state law to same-sex couples only?
Yes, only same-sex couples were issued civil union licenses in Connecticut during the time when the state issued such licenses.
What would give same couples most of the rights of married couples?
Civil unions, but that is still "separate but equal." Civil unions are not recognized on the federal level (in the US).
Are Illinois civil unions limited by state law to same-sex couples only?
Yes, only same-sex coupes can obtain a civil union license in Illinois.
What would give same-sex couples most of the rights of married couples?
Civil unions, but that is still "separate but equal." Civil unions are not recognized on the federal level (in the US).
What were some historical events from the year 2008?
Some historical events that took place in 2008 were the legalizing of civil unions for same-sex couples in New Hampshire and Bill Gates stepped down as Chairman of Microsoft.
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.
Does the state of New Hampshire still recognize civil unions legally performed in New Hampshire before same-sex marriage was legalized there?
Yes, it recognizes them as legal marriages. Civil unions were performed in New Hampshire from January 1, 2008 until December 31, 2009. Same-sex marriage was legalised in New Hampshire on January 1, 2010. All existing New Hampshire civil unions were legislatively converted to legal marriages on January 1, 2011.
Does the state of Maryland recognize civil unions legally performed in New Hampshire?
Yes, inasmuch as all New Hampshire civil unions existing on January 1, 2011 were converted to marriages and Maryland recognizes marriages performed in New Hampshire, including same-sex marriages.
