No, but the rules were different for each. Same-sex couples had to both be 18-years-old or older to register. Opposite-sex couples had to be 62-years-old or older. No new domestic partnerships can be registered in New Jersey after February 19, 2007, although older ones are still legally recognized under NJ state law, as are domestic partnerships registered in other states, regardless of date.
No. But, same-sex couples must both be at least 18 years of age and opposite-sex couples must both be at least 62 years of age to register.
However, on June 30, 2014, all state-registered Washington state domestic partnerships that have not been dissolved by that date will automatically convert to marriages, regardless of where the parties to the marriage live. After that date, state registered domestic partnerships will only be available in Washington state to persons sixty-two years of age or older.
No. In Maryland, domestic partnership registration is available for same-sex or opposite-sex couples.
There were approximately 58,000 couples registered as domestic partners in California in 2011.
No. The state of Wisconsin does not recognize domestic partnerships from other jurisdictions for any purpose. Couples must register for a Wisconsin state domestic partnership in order for their relationship to receive legal recognition.
No. The state of Wisconsin does not recognize domestic partnerships from other jurisdictions for any purpose. Couples must register for a Wisconsin state domestic partnership in order for their relationship to receive legal recognition.
No, opposite-sex couples are also eligible.
Yes, only same-sex couples are eligible.
Yes, only same-sex couples are eligible.
No, both same-sex and opposite-sex couples are eligible.
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.
At least 5,894 registered partnerships have been recorded in Switzerland as follows:2007 - 2,004;2008 - 931;2009 - 872;2010 - 720;2011 - 672;2012 - 695;2013 - unknown.The Federal Registered Partnerships Act went into effect on January 1, 20007. Since then the following figures have been released by the Swiss government.In 2007, 2,004 same-sex couples registered (1,431 male couples and 573 female couples); 1 couple dissolved their partnership. In 2008, 931 same-sex couples registered (660 male couples and 271 female couples); 27 couples dissolved their partnerships. In 2009, 872 same-sex couples registered (588 male couples and 284 female couples); 31 couples dissolved their partnerships. In 2010, 720 same-sex couples registered (499 male couples and 221 female couples); 77 couples dissolved their partnerships.
No. The state of Wisconsin does not recognize domestic partnerships from other jurisdictions for any purpose. Couples must register for a Wisconsin state domestic partnership in order for their relationship to receive legal recognition.
No. The state of Wisconsin does not recognize domestic partnerships from other jurisdictions for any purpose. Couples must register for a Wisconsin state domestic partnership in order for their relationship to receive legal recognition.
As of June 12, 2012, 609 couples had registered their partnerships in Queensland.