You must file for divorce in family court and the procedure is the same as for any other divorce.
In Delaware, the procedure for dissolving a civil union is the same as for dissolving a legal marriage. It is necessary to obtain a divorce decree signed by a judge.
You must file for divorce in court and the procedure is the same as for any other divorce.
You need to file in court for a "dissolution." Although it is not called a "divorce," the same procedure applies. A civil union is basically a marriage that is not called a "marriage" and a dissolution is a divorce that is not called a "divorce."
You must file for divorce in Rhode Island Family Court and the procedure is the same as for any other divorce.
In all of 2012, 81 civil union licenses were issued in Hawaii County. For the first five months of 2013, the number was 19.
Yes, through the same procedure as a married couple. For the purposes of immigration, a civil union is treated the same as a legal marriage.
Hawaii entered the union in August 21, 1959
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Hawaii was the 50th and final state added to the United States.
Yes. Civil union bills have been defeated in Oregon, Hawaii and Colorado. (Hawaii has since passed a civil unions bill.) Typically, opposition to civil unions is less than opposition to same-sex marriage. It is important to note that part of the opposition to civil union legislation comes from the gay and lesbian community itself, since civil unions represent a segregated form of marriage to some, while being viewed as a welcome interim step towards equality to others.
Yes, civil unions performed in other states are legally recognized in Hawaii. Section 10. Civil Unions Performed in Other Jurisdictions. All unions entered into other jurisdictions between two individuals not recognized under section 572-3 [the state's marriage law] shall be recognized as civil unions; provided that the relationship meets the eligibility requirements of this chapter, has been entered into in accordance with the laws of that jurisdiction, and can be documented.
In all of 2012, 181 civil union licenses were issued in Maui. For the first five months of 2013, the number was 58.