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What are the rights that the civil partnerships give to same-sex couples in the UK?
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A civil partnership in the United Kingdom offers the same rights as a mixed sex marriage such as inheritence, life assurance, child maintenance and Immigration rights.
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When were civil partnerships first introduced?
The first country to offer registered civil partnerships to same-sex couples was Denmark in 1989.
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 the Australian state of Queensland?
As of June 12, 2012, 609 couples had registered their partnerships in Queensland.
What county in Ireland has registered the most same-sex civil partnerships?
As of October 1, 2012, County Dublin has registered the most same-sex civil partnerships, having registered 457 couples.
What county in Ireland has registered the least same-sex civil partnerships?
As of October 1, 2012, County Monaghan has registered the least number of same-sex civil partnerships, having registered only 2 couples.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in New Jersey?
Yes, civil unions are legal and recognized in New Jersey. Further, same-sex marriages performed outside New Jersey are recognized as civil unions.New Jersey has a complicated system regarding same-sex unions. Currently there are both domestic partnerships and civil unions within New Jersey, although civil unions have more rights than domestic partnerships. People in domestic partnerships are not obligated to convert their relationships to civil unions.StatuteThe Civil Union Act was passed on December 14, 2006, and signed by Governor Jon Corzine on December 21, 2006, giving same-sex couples the ability to enter into civil unions with the same rights granted to married couples under New Jersey state law. The act went into affect on February 19, 2007.
If Barack Obama supports equal rights then how come he is against gay civil partnerships?
He is against gay civil partnerships because they are not equal to marriage. Equal rights means full marriage for all gay people, and Barack Obama supports this idea.
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).
How many civil partnerships have been registered in Africa?
Zero. No countries in Africa offer civil partnerships, civil unions or domestic partnerships.
In California do same-sex couples who are in a civil union or domestic partnership have the same legal rights as a heterosexual married couple?
Yes. Although same-sex marriage is not currently legal in California, state law explicitly states that parties to a domestic partnership or out-of-state civil union (or out-of-state same-sex marriage) have exactly the same legal rights as a married couple. As for out-of-state domestic partnerships, this is true only of "comprehensive" domestic partnerships that are substantially similar to marriage.
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).
Is same-sex marriage legal on the Isle of Man?
No. However, effective April 6, 2011, same-sex couples may enter into civil partnerships. UK civil partnerships are recognized on the Isle of Man.The Isle of Man currently recognizes same-sex marriages, but does not perform them.
