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The state of New Jersey is the only one that offers both domestic partnerships and civil unions. The state of Hawaii offers civil unions and something called "reciprocal beneficiaries relationship" which is similar to a domestic partnership.
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Are same-sex civil unions legal in all fifty states?
No. Some states recognize civil unions as civil unions, some as marriages and some as domestic partnerships. Many states do not recognize them at all.
Does Virginia recognize domestic partnerships or civil unions for same sex couples?
No, as of August, 2014, Virginia does not recognize civil unions or domestic partnerships of any kind.
How many civil partnerships have been registered in Africa?
Zero. No countries in Africa offer civil partnerships, civil unions or domestic partnerships.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Oklahoma?
No, civil unions and domestic partnerships are not legally defined in Oklahoma.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Pennsylvania?
No, civil unions and domestic partnerships are not legally defined in Pennsylvania.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Wyoming?
No, neither civil unions nor domestic partnerships are legally defined in Wyoming.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Vanuatu?
No. Same-sex marriages, civil unions and domestic partnerships are not legally recognized in Vanuatu.
Are domestic partnerships legal in Delaware?
Civil Unions have been legalized in the entire state of Delaware.
Are unwed same-sex couples under the civil union law?
As of February 2014, the only states that permit civil unions are Colorado and New Jersey. Nevada and Oregon offer comprehensive domestic partnerships that are essentially identical to civil unions.
Does the state of Colorado recognize civil unions legally performed in New Jersey?
Yes, although California does not issue civil union licenses, California does recognizes as domestic partnerships out-of-state and foreign same-sex marriages, civil unions, domestic partnerships, civil partnerships and designated beneficiary relationships if they are substantially equivalent to civil union (i.e. marriage) in the jurisdiction where they were performed.
Does New Jersey recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages as civil unions?
Yes, New Jersey recognizes out-of-state and foreign same-sex marriages, civil unions, domestic partnerships, civil partnerships and designated beneficiary relationships if they are substantially equivalent to civil union or marriage in the jurisdiction where they were performed. If they are not essentially equivalent to marriage, then New Jersey recognizes them as domestic partnerships.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Oregon?
Same-sex Domestic Partnerships became legal in Oregon with the passing of bill HB2007, which took affect on February 4, 2008. It was passed in the house on April 17, 2007, the senate on May 2, 2007, and signed into law by Governor Kulongonski on May 9, 2007. Technically, civil unions are not described in Oregon law. A law was later passed in 2009 granting domestic partnerships similar rights to that of marriages in Oregon. Civil unions in other states are recognized as 'domestic partnerships.'
