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What legal rights were taken away from same-sex couples in California?
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∙ 12y ago
In November 2008, the right to legally marry was taken away from same-sex couples in California. The right has since been restored by court ruling, but that decision is currently under appeal.
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Should same sex-partners be granted the same legal rights as traditional married couples?
Of course. Human rights and legal rights are for everyone.
Do unmarried couples have the same rights as married couples when separating?
No. There are state and federal laws that bestow scores of legal rights, obligations and protections to legally married couples. Unmarried couples have no such rights, obligations nor protections under the law.
Should same-sex partners be granted the same legal rights as traditional married couples?
Yes. There is no legitimate reason to deny them their rights.
Why do same-sex couples marry?
LoveCommitment to MonogamyDesire to form a familyDesire or need for legal rights of marriage
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.
Why do cohabiting couples have different rights to married couples?
Marriage is a legal contract and when people decide to get married, they agree to hold to society's conventions for marriage in exchange for the benefits they become entitled to.
What are a minor's legal rights in California?
Can à 17 year old move out
Are domestic partnerships legal in Arkansas?
Although the state of Arkansas does not offer a domestic partnership registry, the City of Eureka Springs does and it is open to both same-sex and opposite-sex couples.
Can the father get full custody of the child if she and the father are married?
Married couples have equal parental rights unless there is a legal separation filed with the court.
What is the status of same-sex marriage?
In some jurisdictions, it is legal. In other jurisdictions, it is not legal. In some jurisdictions, same-sex couples can obtain the same rights as married couples, but their relationships are not legally called marriages. Please see the related questions below for specific details.
What would be a good question to ask about Gay Rights?
Some good questions to ask about gay rights might be:In which countries is homosexuality still illegal?What are the penalties for homosexuality in countries where it is illegal?In countries where homosexuality is legal, is the age of consent comparable to the age of consent for heterosexuality?In countries where homosexuality is legal, is marriage between same sex partners possible?Do homosexual couples have the same rights to adopt as heterosexual couples?
Is same-sex marriage legal in Slovenia?
No. Same-sex couples may NOT legally marry in Slovenia, despite an attempt to legalize same-sex marriage in March 2015.Beginning July 23, 2006, same-sex couples can obtain the same rights and responsibilities of legal marriage (except for adoption rights) by entering into a registered partnership in Slovenia.
