In most jurisdictions, a gift between two domestic partners is treated the same as a gift between two strangers. In California, Oregon and Nevada, however, all assets of domestic partners are jointly owned regardless of whether they are called gifts, the same as for legally married spouses.
If you are not registered as domestic partners, then you are not legally recognized as domestic partners. However, in jurisdictions where there is no government registry of domestic partnerships available, many companies offer domestic partner benefits based upon a notarized affidavit of domestic partnership submitted to the company, with no requirement for government registration.
A domestic partnership consists of two individuals agreeing to live together as domestic partners. The arrangement can be informal, or the couple can execute a legally binding "domestic partnership agreement" (also known as a "living together agreement"), or the couple can formally register their domestic partnership with a local or state government.Some local and state governments grant specific rights and protections to domestic partnerships if they are registered. Registration consists of appearing in person, paying a fee, presenting identification and signing a form.Some employers will grant benefits to registered domestic partners. Some employers require only that the employee and his/her domestic partner submit a notarized affidavit of domestic partnership.Characteristics of a domestic partnership vary, but they usually include these:Both domestic partners are unmarried.Neither partner has an undissolved domestic partnership with someone else.Both partners live together.Both partners share finances.Both partners are of legal age.The partners are not closely related by blood.
Coverage for domestic partners under Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) plans varies by state and specific plan. Some BCBS plans offer coverage for domestic partners, treating them similarly to spouses, while others may not. It's essential to check the specific policy details or contact BCBS directly to understand the coverage options available for domestic partners in your area.
If you were married in California, then the state of Oregon will recognize your marriage, and you cannot register as domestic partners in Oregon. If you are registered as domestic partners in California, then the state of Oregon recognizes your domestic partnership.
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A health insurance plan is designed based on what the employer wants. So if a plan says that domestic partners are covered then the employer group is the one that put that wording in the policy. So if an employer wont cover a domestic partner then domestic partners aren't covered company wide.
There were approximately 58,000 couples registered as domestic partners in California in 2011.
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All US states allow insurance companies to sell and provide domestic partner coverage.
Domestic partners live together [ share a domocile ] . Significant others can live apart.
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No. As of 2014, Domestic Partners are not recognized under Missouri law, and are considered legal strangers to each other. Without a will, it's likely the property would go to next of kin.