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Is a same-sex designated beneficiary relationship from Colorado legally recognized in the United Kingdom?
Yes. Pursuant to Schedule 20 of the UK Civil Partnership Act 2004, a same-sex relationship referred to as designated beneficiaries formed in Colorado is legally recognized as a civil partnership in the United Kingdom.
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Does the state of California recognize Colorado designated beneficiary agreements?
Most likely no. California recognizes out-of-state same-sex legal unions that are substantially similar to marriage. A Colorado designated beneficiary relationship offers only very limited rights and is not substantially similar to marriage. Therefore, California will likely not recognize a Colorado designated beneficiary relationship.
Does the state of Delaware recognize Colorado designated beneficiary agreements?
No. Although Delaware law recognizes out-of-state registered domestic partnerships ("DPs") that are substantially equal to marriage as civil unions, Colorado designated beneficiary agreements provide only very limited rights and are not substantially equal to marriage. Therefore Colorado designated beneficiary agreements are not recognized in Delaware as civil unions.
Does the state of Wisconsin recognize Colorado designated beneficiary agreements?
No. The state of Wisconsin does not recognize domestic partnerships from other jurisdictions for any purpose, including Colorado designated beneficiary agreements. Couples must register for a Wisconsin state domestic partnership in order for their relationship to receive legal recognition.
Does the state of New York recognize Colorado designated beneficiary agreements?
No. Although the state of New York recognizes out-of-state comprehensive registered domestic partnerships that are substantially equivalent to legal marriage, Colorado designated beneficiary agreements offer only limited rights and benefits and are NOT substantially equivalent to legal marriage under Colorado law. Therefore, they are not recognized as legal marriages for purposes of New York state law.
Does the state of Illinois recognize Colorado designated beneficiary agreements?
No. Although Illinois recognizes out-of-state same-sex legal unions that are "substantially similar" to marriage as civil unions, Colorado designated beneficiary agreements are NOT substantially similar to marriages.Section 60. Reciprocity. A marriage between persons of the same sex, a civil union, or a substantially similar legal relationship other than common law marriage, legally entered into in another jurisdiction, shall be recognized in Illinois as a civil union.
Does the state of Rhode Island recognize Colorado designated beneficiary agreements?
No. Rhode Island only recognizes "comprehensive" out-of-state domestic partnerships that extend the benefits and responsibilities of marriage. A Colorado designated beneficiary agreement extends only limited rights and responsibilities and is therefore not recognized in Rhode Island. 15-3.1-8. Reciprocity. -- A civil union or registered domestic partnership that extends benefits and responsibilities without the status of marriage and is legally entered into in another jurisdiction shall be recognized in Rhode Island as a civil union; provided, that the relationship meets the eligibility requirements of this chapter.
Does the state of Washington recognize Colorado designated beneficiary agreements?
No. Although Washington state recognizes out-of-state domestic partnerships ("DPs") that are substantially equivalent to a Washington state DPs (i.e., legal marriage), Colorado designated beneficiary agreements provide only limited rights and are NOT substantially equivalent. Therefore, Colorado designated beneficiary agreements are not recognized as DPs in Washington state.RCW 26.60.090. Reciprocity. A legal union of two persons of the same sex that was validly formed in another jurisdiction, and that is substantially equivalent to a domestic partnership under this chapter, shall be recognized as a valid domestic partnership in this state and shall be treated the same as a domestic partnership registered in this state regardless of whether it bears the name domestic partnership.
Does the state of Vermont recognize Colorado designated beneficiary agreements?
Not likely, since a Colorado designated beneficiary agreement is not "comprehensive" in that it only offers limited rights and responsibilities and is not substantially equivalent to marriage. The ACLU says: Comprehensive domestic partnerships, such as those from California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington, are also likely to be recognized as civil unions in Vermont, though this has not been conclusively determined. Consult a lawyer for more information.
Are Colorado designated beneficiary agreements limited to same-sex couples only?
No, opposite-sex couples are also eligible.
Does the state of Massachusetts recognize Colorado designated beneficiary agreements?
The ACLU says that the legal recognition of out-of-state civil unions and domestic partnerships in Massachusetts has not been determined.
Does the state of Colorado recognize California state registered domestic partnerships?
No, the state of Colorado does not recognize same-sex marriages, civil unions or domestic partnerships. With respect to same-sex couples, Colorado only recognizes designated beneficiary agreements, which must be made and filed within the state of Colorado.
Does the state of Colorado recognize Maryland state registered domestic partnerships?
No, the state of Colorado does not recognize same-sex marriages, civil unions or domestic partnerships. With respect to same-sex couples, Colorado only recognizes designated beneficiary agreements, which must be made and filed within the state of Colorado.
