Being involved in a domestic partnership is much like being married, and will apply to those who are un-married but live together. Today, many domestic partnerships are formed by same-sex individuals who live in a state that banned same-sex marriage. In California, domestic partners receive the same benefits and protections as married couples, even though… Continue reading →
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Is the dissolution process the same for registered domestic partners?
The dissolution process is similar for a registered domestic partnership, as long as your domestic partnership is registered with the State of California. However, it is important to note that federal law does not recognize registered domestic partnerships, meaning tax laws do not apply to domestic partners in the same way as they do to… Continue reading →
Benefits of a Domestic Partnership in California
Domestic partnerships are unmarried couples who live together and seek economic and noneconomic benefits similar to those granted to married couples. Domestic partnerships first came into play in the 1980s, when alternative families sought recognition for their own partnerships and families. Advocates pointed out that approximately 10 percent of American families consisted of a working… Continue reading →
Can I change my last name to be the same as my partner?
Same Sex Marriage in California Same-sex couples are able to marry in 17 states: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois (Takes Effect June 1), Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, as well as the District of Columbia. To learn more about California’s stand on… Continue reading →
Same Sex Couples To Gain Benefits
Have you heard that a new Pentagon policy follows decision by Supreme Court on marriage law? Same-sex spouses of service members and civilian Defense Department employees can now claim the entitlements retroactive to June 26 – the date of the Supreme Court’s ruling striking down the Defense of Marriage Act. The Defense Department recently announced… Continue reading →
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