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What would allow gays and lesbians to form legal unions with legal benefits?
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∙ 6y ago
Generally speaking, marriage allows this.
Some jurisdictions also allow a lesser commitment, called a domestic partnership or civil union, but these types of unions are not available everywhere and are not just for gay people.
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Would allow gays and lesbians to form legal unions with legal benefits.?
Marriage would do that. And it has.
Are lesbians allowed to be together?
It really depends on your definition of "be together" In Some countries it is Legal for Lesbians to be in a relationship together but illegal for Lesbians to have sex. In Canada it is Perfectly legal for Lesbians to Live together, be Married, Have Kids, and have sex. However, in the USA while it is legal for Lesbians to live together, form "civil unions" and have sex, in many states it is illegal for us to get married.
Are lesbians legal in the UK?
Yes. Gay, lesbians, trans etc is all legal to be in the UK.
What will change after same-sex marriage is legalized?
Gays and lesbians are free to marry and enjoy the legal benefits thereof. Nothing else changes.
Do you support civil unions?
This is a matter of opinion. My personal opinion is that same-sex marriage is preferable to civil union. However, I do recognize that the legalization of civil unions as a valuable interim step in the elimination of discrimination against gays and lesbians. I support civil unions where the alternative is domestic partnership or no legal recognition.
Why is same-sex marriage a civil right?
Generally, same-sex couples who live in states where same-sex marriage is not permitted are the ones that seek to obtain civil unions, assuming civil unions are legal where they live. Whatever the legal term used to describe the relationship, the motivation for seeking legal recognition is the same: love, commitment to monogamy, desire or need for legal benefits, desire to form a family.
What will happen in Australia when same-sex marriage is legalized?
Gays and lesbians are free to marry and enjoy the legal benefits thereof. Nothing else changes.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in American Samoa?
No. Civil unions are not legal in American Samoa.
What legal protection do Japanese lesbians have in Japan?
Information that is available on the internet states that the there is currently no laws forbidding lesbians that also mean that there are no laws to offer them legal protection.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Nebraska?
No. Civil unions are not legal nor recognized in the state of Nebraska.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Tennessee?
No. Civil unions are not legal under the laws of the state of Tennessee.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in the Northern Mariana Islands?
No. Civil unions are not legal in the Northern Mariana Islands.
