A domestic partnership in California is a legal relationship available to same-sex couples. In addition, it is available to certain opposite-sex couples in which one person is at least 62 years old. The couple is given the same rights, benefits, responsibilities and protection as married spouses. According to California Family Code Section 297 a domestic… Continue reading →
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Domestic partnerships
A domestic same-sex partnership in California is a legal relationship. It allows the couple the same rights, benefits and protection as a married couple. In addition, it is subject to the same responsibilities, obligations and duties. California Family Code Section 297 states, “Domestic partners are two adults who have chosen to share one another’s lives… Continue reading →
What is a domestic partnership?
In California, a domestic partnership is considered to be a legal relationship between two individuals who live together and share a common domestic life – but are not joined by marriage. California Family Code Section 297 states, “Domestic partners are two adults who have chosen to share one another’s lives in an intimate and committed… Continue reading →
Unmarried couples
Today, millions of people are unmarried and living with a partner – whether they are same sex or not. They are allowed to register with government officials as domestic partnerships. By being formally recognized, they are entitled to benefits, including health care, family leave and pension benefits. If this is the case, take some time… Continue reading →