The June 26, 2013, United States Supreme Court ruling in Hollingsworth v. Perry (regarding Proposition 8 of 2008, which sought to prohibit same-sex marriage in California) did not invalidate or change any of the California Family Code related to registered domestic partners. Domestic partnership registrations are different from marriage licenses. The California Secretary of State’s… Continue reading →
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Domestic partners
Are you and your domestic partner calling it quits? If you and your partner are registered as domestic partners in the State of California, you have certain rights and responsibilities. The end of your relationship will be dissolved in court – the same way as a typical marital divorce action is resolved. All issues normally… 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 →