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Following the legalization of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts on May 17, 2004, the issue of domestic partnerships in that state has diminished in importance.
Under State Law:There has never been a legal definition of domestic partnership under Massachusetts state law and the ACLU says that it is undetermined whether a California, Nevada or Oregon domestic partnership would be recognized as a legal marriage in Massachusetts. Domestic partnerships registered elsewhere are not likely to be held as equivalent to marriage in MA.
Under Local Law:The cities of Boston and Cambridge still provide limited rights to registered domestic partners. For example, any Cambridge City ordinance that applies to spouses also applies to domestic partners. It is uncertain whether the Towns of Brookline, Brewster, Nantucket and Provincetown still provide rights to domestic partners.
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What rights do domestic partners have?
You need to check the laws in each jurisdiction to determine the scope of legal rights associated with domestic partnership. They are not uniform. That is the reason so many people favor same sex marriage which bestows any rights that are granted to legal marriage regardless of the sex of the partners..
What constitutes a domestic partnership?
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.
What protections does the 2006 Domestic Partners Act of South Australia provide for same-sex couples?
The act gives domestic partners the same rights and responsibilities as a legally married couple, except for adoption, access to in vitro fertilization and altruistic surrogacy.
What if you are not registered as domestic partners?
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.
What rights do domestic partners have in the state of Nevada?
Domestic partners have the same rights, protections and benefits, and are subject to the same responsibilities, obligations and duties under law, whether derived from statutes, administrative regulations, court rules, government policies, common law or any other provisions or sources of law, as are granted to and imposed upon spouses. NRS 122A.200 1.(a)
What parental rights do domestic partners have?
This depends upon what registry and what jurisdiction you are asking about. The statewide registry of domestic partnerships in California, Nevada and Oregon statutorily provide rights and responsibilities identical to legal marriage. In other places, however, the rights are usually much fewer and are set by municipal law, rather than state law.
Do all same-sex partners automatically have rights if their partner dies?
No, in fact, as of 2014, most of them don't have any rights at all for property inheritance. The only ones who have rights are those legally married same sex couples residing in one of the 17 states where their marriage is recognized, or legal domestic partners residing in Oregon, Nevada, or Colorado.
Does Target Corportation offer health benefits for employees' domestic partners?
Yes, they do give their employees domestic partner benefits, according to the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index 2013, which gave Target a 100% rating.
Does Massachusetts extend benefits to same-sex partners of state employees?
Yes, but you must marry to cover your spouse. There is no domestic partner coverage for state employees.
Does the state of Massachusetts recognize Wisconsin state registered domestic partnerships?
Most likely no. California recognizes out-of-state domestic partnerships that are substantially similar to marriage. A Maine state registered domestic partnership offers only limited rights and is not substantially similar to marriage. Therefore, California will likely not recognize Maine state registered domestic partnerships.
How are mutual rights and duties of partners governed?
The mutual rights and duties of partners inter se and those of the LLP and its partners shall be governed by the agreement between partners or between the LLP and the partners. This Agreement would be known as "LLP Agreement".
Can a domestic partner agreement be denied in Oregon if a same-sex couple is married in California?
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.
