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Civil unions are legally recognized by US states that permit civil unions and also by any US state that permits same-sex marriage. They are not recognized by the US federal government. They may or may not be recognized by foreign governments.
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∙ 12y agoNo. The federal government only recognizes marriages and does not recognize civil unions or domestic partnerships. The US federal government recognizes same-sex marriages effective June 26, 2013, although for some purposes the couple must live in a state that also recognizes their marriage.
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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).
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).
Are opposite-sex civil unions legal in West Virginia?
No. Civil unions are not recognized as marriages in West Virginia.
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 Puerto Rico?
No. Civil unions are not legally recognized in Puerto Rico.
What boroughs recognize same-sex civil unions in Pennsylvania?
None. Civil Unions are not recognized anywhere in the state of Pennsylvania.
How do you apply for a civil union in Texas?
You cannot. Civil unions are not permitted or recognized in Texas.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Vanuatu?
No. Same-sex marriages, civil unions and domestic partnerships are not legally recognized in Vanuatu.
Do mostly all states recognize same-sex civil unions?
No. Most US States do not and the US federal government does not either.
Can a man and a woman have a civil union in the state of Florida?
Civil unions are not recognized in Florida, as of 2014.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Massachusetts?
Yes. Same-sex marriage is legal in Massachusetts and out-of-state civil unions are recognized as legal marriages.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in the Cook Islands?
No. Civil unions are not legally recognized in the Cook Islands even though they are legal in New Zealand.
