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What is the legal definition of a civil union?
The term "civil union" is used by several of the United States to describe a legal relationship that is equivalent or substantially equivalent to legal marriage, but which cannot be legally called a "marriage." Civil unions were primarily created for same-sex couples as an alternative to legal marriage, but are not limited to same-sex couples in several states. Several states that permitted civil unions previously have now legalized marriage for same-sex couples.
What is a civil union partner?
In states where civil unions are legally recognized, "civil union partner" (or "partner in civil union") is the legal term for what would otherwise be called a "spouse" (i.e. husband or wife) in a legal marriage.
What is a civil partners?
In states where civil unions are legally recognized, "civil union partner" (or "partner in civil union") is the legal term for what would otherwise be called a "spouse" (i.e. husband or wife) in a legal marriage.
What are some differences between a marriage and a legal union?
Marriage is a type of legal union. Depending upon the laws of your jurisdiction, other types of legal union may include "civil union," "domestic partnership," "civil partnership," or "designated beneficiary relationship."
Can you have both a civil union and a marriage at the same time?
Yes and no: yes, if your civil union and marriage are both to the same person; no if they are to different people and both are recognized in your state. If you are in a state where your civil union is not recognized and you are married to a different person (presumably one of the opposite sex), then your civil union does not legally exist, only your marriage does.
Are civil unions legal?
In some places. Civil unions are legal in the states where they performed. They are also legal in other states that have legalized civil unions. Many places where same-sex marriage is legal will recognize a civil union as a legal marriage. Please see attached related question for a list of places where civil unions are legally performed.
Is marriage a non leagal union?
No. Marriage is a legal union, recognized by the state. That is why you need a marriage license to get married, and why you have to go through the courts if you divorce.
What is the legal ceremony celebrating the union of a man and a woman?
Marriage.
What is the difference between marriage and living together?
A marriage is a legal union between two persons. A couple living together only is not legally married, some countries and states recognizes this situation as a common law marriage.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in the United States?
Yes. The following states permit registration of civil unions:New Jersey;Hawaii;Illinois;Delaware;Rhode Island; and,Colorado (effective May 1, 2013)In addition, many of the states that have legalized same-sex marriage recognize a civil union from one of these states as being a legal marriage.
Will the catholic church allow a priest to perform a religious union without the legal marriage?
NO, all weddings require a legal marriage license from the state.
What is the closest state for a legal same-sex marriage or civil union?
The answer to that question depends upon what state you are located in. Please see the attached related questions: "What US states have legalized same-sex marriage?" and "What US states have legalized civil unions?"
