In New Zealand, the only difference is the name. Also, Civil unions are no longer offered there.
Yes, statutorily, a civil union is treated the same as a marriage in New Zealand. One major difference, however, is that unmarried couples may not adopt children and partners in a civil union are not considered married for the purposes of adoption. Individuals, however may adopt.
Marriage is a type of legal union. Depending upon the laws of your jurisdiction, other types of legal union may include "civil union," "domestic partnership," "civil partnership," or "designated beneficiary relationship."
In states that have legalized same-sex marriage, there is no legal difference between the two. In states that have banned same-sex marriage, the difference is that heterosexual couples are permitted their civil rights.
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Marriage is a type of relationship. However, "relationship" often refers to an informal romantic relationship between unmarried persons. In this sense the difference would be that one is licensed and registered with the state, the other is not. Marriage has statutory rights and responsibilities associated with it; an informal relationship does not.
Oklahoma does not recognize civil unions.
Vermont Civil Unions, which still exist but are no longer offered, provide the same benefits and protections as legal marriages. The only differences are:One is called "marriage"; the other, "civil union."Otherwise, [§ 1204. Benefits, protections, and responsibilities of parties to a civil union. (a)]: "[p]arties to a civil union shall have all the same benefits, protections, and responsibilities under law, whether they derive from statute, administrative or court rule, policy, common law, or any other source of civil law, as are granted to spouses in a civil marriage."
Delaware civil unions are "substantially equivalent" to legal marriage. Some differences are:One is called "marriage"; the other "civil union."Marriage is limited to opposite-sex couples only; civil unions are limited to same-sex couples only.Otherwise, [§ 15-3.1-6 Benefits, protections, and responsibilities.] "[a] party to a civil union lawfully entered into pursuant to this chapter shall have all the rights, benefits, protections, and responsibilities under law, whether derived from statutes, administrative rules, court decisions, the common law, or any other source of civil or criminal law as people joined together pursuant to chapter 15-3 [i.e., legal marriage]."
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Yes, a court marriage is a type of civil marriage.
One of the obvious differences between the North and the South during the U.S. Civil War was that the North was anti-slavery and the South was pro-slavery.
No. The Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA") did not deal with civil unions. In any event, DOMA has been struck down as unconstitutional and is no longer in effect.