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Domestic partners have the same rights, protections and benefits, and are subject to the same responsibilities, obligations and duties under law, whether derived from statutes, administrative regulations, court rules, government policies, common law or any other provisions or sources of law, as are granted to and imposed upon spouses. NRS 122A.200 1.(a)
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When can domestic partners register in Nevada?
You download the from from the Nevada Secretary of State's website, fill it out and send it in with the applicable fees. Alternatively, you can visit the Secretary of State's office in person in Carson City or Las Vegas, Nevada.
What are domestic partners' rights in Massachusetts?
Following the legalization of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts on May 17, 2004, the issue of domestic partnerships in that state has diminished in importance.Under State Law:There has never been a legal definition of domestic partnership under Massachusetts state law and the ACLU says that it is undetermined whether a California, Nevada or Oregon domestic partnership would be recognized as a legal marriage in Massachusetts. Domestic partnerships registered elsewhere are not likely to be held as equivalent to marriage in MA.Under Local Law:The cities of Boston and Cambridge still provide limited rights to registered domestic partners. For example, any Cambridge City ordinance that applies to spouses also applies to domestic partners. It is uncertain whether the Towns of Brookline, Brewster, Nantucket and Provincetown still provide rights to domestic partners.
What state would you find the most benefits for your domestic partner?
California, Nevada, Washington and Oregon currently provide the most comprehensive benefits for domestic partners.
What parental rights do domestic partners have?
This depends upon what registry and what jurisdiction you are asking about. The statewide registry of domestic partnerships in California, Nevada and Oregon statutorily provide rights and responsibilities identical to legal marriage. In other places, however, the rights are usually much fewer and are set by municipal law, rather than state law.
What legal rights does a domestic partner have if there is a separation?
In the case of municipally-registered domestic partnerships, none. For state-registered DPs, particularly in California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington state, the rights are the same as for legal marriage.
Does Washington D.C. recognize Nevada state registered domestic partnerships?
Yes. Out-of-state domestic partnerships that have all the same rights as legal marriage are recognized as legal marriages in Washington, DC, pursuant to the Domestic Partnership Judicial Determination of Parentage Act of 2009. This includes domestic partnerships registered with the state of Nevada.
Does the state of Oregon recognize Nevada state registered domestic partnerships?
Yes, the state of Oregon recognizes domestic partnerships performed in other states as Oregon state registered domestic partnerships which provide the same rights and responsibilities as legal marriage in Oregon.
How do you get a domestic partnership license in Nevada?
There is no license required - only a declaration. Partners wishing to enter into a domestic partnership must complete and file a notarized declaration of domestic partnership application and the appropriate fees with the Office of the Nevada Secretary of State. Forms are available online at www.nvsos.gov or at the Secretary of State's Carson City or Las Vegas offices.
Does Nevada extend benefits to same-sex partners of state employees?
No. Nevada does not.
What constitutes a domestic partnership?
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.
Does the state of Nevada recognize Oregon state registered domestic partnerships?
Yes, according to NRS 122A.500. However, in order for the out-of-state domestic partnership to be recognized, the couple must re-register as domestic partners in Nevada and pay the applicable fee.NRS 122A.500 Recognition of similar legal unions of persons from other jurisdictions as domestic partnerships in Nevada; registration required for recognition. A legal union of two persons, other than a marriage as recognized by the Nevada Constitution, that was validly formed in another jurisdiction, and that is substantially equivalent to a domestic partnership as defined in this chapter, must be recognized as a valid domestic partnership in this State regardless of whether the union bears the name of a domestic partnership. For a legal union that was validly formed in another jurisdiction to be recognized as a valid domestic partnership in this State, the parties desiring such recognition must comply with the provisions of paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 122A.100.
Does the state of Nevada recognize Maine state registered domestic partnerships?
Yes, according to NRS 122A.500. However, in order for the out-of-state domestic partnership to be recognized, the couple must re-register as domestic partners in Nevada and pay the applicable fee.NRS 122A.500 Recognition of similar legal unions of persons from other jurisdictions as domestic partnerships in Nevada; registration required for recognition. A legal union of two persons, other than a marriage as recognized by the Nevada Constitution, that was validly formed in another jurisdiction, and that is substantially equivalent to a domestic partnership as defined in this chapter, must be recognized as a valid domestic partnership in this State regardless of whether the union bears the name of a domestic partnership. For a legal union that was validly formed in another jurisdiction to be recognized as a valid domestic partnership in this State, the parties desiring such recognition must comply with the provisions of paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 122A.100.
