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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What are the requirements for filing for a divorce?
In order to file for dissolution of a marriage in California, residency requirements must be met. According to California Family Code Section 297, the couple is not allowed to file papers unless one of the parties has been a resident of California for at least six months and has lived in the county where the… 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 →
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