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What are some differences between common-law marriage and domestic partnership in North Carolina?
As of 2014, North Carolina doesn't offer either common-law marriage or registered domestic partnerships. In general legal documents elsewhere, these terms are sometimes used interchangeably.
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Has a bill creating a statewide registry of domestic partnerships ever been introduced in either house of the state legislature in North Carolina?
No. A domestic partnership bill has never been introduced in the North Carolina legislature.
Has a bill creating a statewide registry of domestic partnerships ever been introduced in either house of the state legislature in South Carolina?
No. A domestic partnership bill has never been introduced in the South Carolina legislature.
Are domestic partnerships legal in South Carolina?
Although the state of North Carolina does not maintain a domestic partnership registry, the towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill do, and they are open to both same-sex and opposite-sex couples. Buncombe County approved domestic partnerships in March 2013.
Can you get married in Illinois if you already have a domestic partnership?
Generally, domestic partnership is not a bar to marriage, even if it is with someone else. However, if your domestic partnership is with a statewide registry and is substantially equivalent to marriage, then some states may recognize your domestic partnership as a marriage. If that is the case, then you must dissolve your domestic partnership before you can marry another person.
Is there paperwork to be completed if you are in a domestic partnership?
In some places, you must complete an affidavit of domestic partnership and notarize it in order to register your partnership.
What is a registered domestic partnership in California?
Under California state law, a domestic partnership is a legal relationship between two persons (usually of the same-sex) that has the same rights and responsibilities as legal marriage. There are a few differences, which you can read about in the related question posted below.
Can you get a domestic partnership with someone who is already married?
No. Rules vary, but domestic partnership is universally limited to unmarried persons.
What is a domestic partnership registry?
A domestic partnership registry is usually a registry of contracts or agreements between two people that offers some of the rights and responsibilities of marriage. What constitutes a domestic partnership varies by jurisdiction.
Do you need to renew your domestic partnership?
No. Domestic Partnerships do not expire.
Can you form a domestic partnership with a long term partner who is still legally married to someone else?
Yes. Domestic partnership does not bar you from marrying someone else. When a person marries, they no longer meet the eligibility criteria for domestic partnership and any existing domestic partnership is automatically terminated. However, it is a good idea to dissolve any existing domestic partnership prior to marrying, if possible. Also, state-registered domestic partnerships in California, Oregon and Nevada are considered substantially equal to marriage by New York state. If your domestic partnership is registered with one of those states (not a local government within the state), then you must dissolve the domestic partnership before marrying in New York.
What is the procedure for dissolving a registered domestic partnership in Chapel Hill North Carolina?
Must pay $50 termination fee.Must file affidavit of termination with Town Clerk.
What is the procedure for dissolving a registered domestic partnership in Toledo Ohio?
Go to the courthouse and ask them for the paperwork required to dissolve a registered domestic partnership.
