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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.
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What is a civil union partner?
In states where civil unions are legally recognized, "civil union partner" (or "partner in civil union") is the legal term for what would otherwise be called a "spouse" (i.e. husband or wife) in a legal marriage.
How do you get a civil union in Philadelphia?
You cannot. Civil unions are not legal in Pennsylvania.
What is a civil partners?
In states where civil unions are legally recognized, "civil union partner" (or "partner in civil union") is the legal term for what would otherwise be called a "spouse" (i.e. husband or wife) in a legal marriage.
What are some differences between a marriage and a legal union?
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."
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Virginia?
No. The term "civil union" has no legal meaning under Virginia state law.
What do civil unions lack?
Civil unions are not legally called "marriages" and partners in a civil union are not legally called "spouses." That is the only difference between a civil union and a legal marriage.
Does the state of New York recognize civil unions legally performed in Delaware?
Yes. New York recognizes and gives full faith and credit to all laws of the other 49 states. Accordingly, New York state recognizes a Delaware civil union as a legal marriage, since it is "substantially equivalent to marriage," there being no legal definition of civil union in New York State law.
Can three people have a civil union?
No. In jurisdictions where civil unions are legal, only two parties are permitted for each civil union and no applicant can already be in a civil union with another person.
Does the state of Delaware recognize civil unions legally performed in Vermont?
Yes. Delaware recognizes out-of-state legal unions that impose "substantially similar rights, benefits, protections, responsibilities" as a Delaware civil union. A civil union legally performed in Vermont is substantially similar to a Delaware civil union and, therefore, is recognized by the state of Delaware.§ 213. Legal unions performed in other jurisdictions. A legal union between two individuals of the same sex that was validly formed in another jurisdiction, regardless of whether such legal union is recognized under chapter 1 of this title or is referred to as a civil union, shall be recognized as a validly established civil union under this chapter for all purposes of the laws of this State, provided that the legal union meets the eligibility requirements of § 202 of this chapter for a civil union and such legal union affords to and imposes on the parties thereto substantially similar rights, benefits, protections, responsibilities and duties as those afforded to and imposed on parties to a civil union entered into in this State under this chapter.
Does the state of Delaware recognize civil unions legally performed in Illinois?
Yes. Illinois recognizes civil unions performed in other states. Section 60. Reciprocity. A marriage between persons of the same sex, a civil union, or a substantially similar legal relationship other than common law marriage, legally entered into in another jurisdiction, shall be recognized in Illinois as a civil union.
Does the state of New York recognize civil unions legally performed in Rhode Island?
Yes. New York recognizes and gives full faith and credit to all laws of the other 49 states. Accordingly, New York state recognizes a Rhode Island civil union as a legal marriage, since it is "substantially equivalent to marriage," there being no legal definition of civil union in New York State law.
What do you call a civil union that is not legal in a state?
In states that do not recognize civil unions, the term does not have any legal meaning. It's not called anything else, it just has no legal recognition.
