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If you want to marry your existing domestic partner, then you may do so. If you are a same-sex couple, however, you will have to marry in a state that permits same-sex marriage.
If your existing domestic partnership ("DP") is a state-registered comprehensive domestic partnership, then you cannot marry in a state that offers state-registered comprehensive DPs. You also cannot marry in a state that permits same-sex marriage, since these recognize your DP as an existing marriage.
If your existing DP was state-registered in Wisconsin, then it does not prevent you from marrying in another state. If you are a same-sex couple, however, you will have to marry in a state that permits same-sex marriage.
If your existing DP is a municipal- or county-registered DP, then it does not prevent you from marrying someone else. If you are a same-sex couple, however, you will have to marry in a state that permits same-sex marriage.
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DevinYes, you can get married even if you already have a domestic partnership. In some places, you may need to dissolve the domestic partnership before getting married, while in others, you can simply marry and the domestic partnership will automatically be dissolved. It's important to check the specific laws and regulations in your location.
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What states maintain a domestic partnership registry in the south?
Although no southern states offer a statewide domestic partnership registry, several cities and counties offer local registries in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Arkansas, etc. See related questions below for details.
How do you register a domestic partnership?
To register a domestic partnership, you typically need to fill out an application form with your local government office or online, and pay any required fees. You may also need to provide identification and other supporting documents, such as proof of residency or age. Once your application is approved, you will receive a domestic partnership certificate.
What happens to existing domestic partnerships when marriage equality is enacted?
Existing domestic partnerships may be automatically converted to marriages when marriage equality is enacted, depending on the specific legislation or policy in place. Alternatively, couples in domestic partnerships may be given the option to choose to convert their partnership to a marriage if they desire. It's important to check the specific laws and regulations in the jurisdiction where the domestic partnership exists to understand the exact implications of marriage equality on existing partnerships.
Does a partnership have perpetual succession?
No, typically partnerships do not have perpetual succession. The partnership dissolves upon the death, withdrawal, or bankruptcy of a partner unless otherwise specified in the partnership agreement.
How do general partnerships limited partnership and limited liability partnership differ?
All of the partners in a general partnership are fully liable for all debts and obligations of the partnership. In a limited partnership, there is always one or more general partners and one or more limited partners. The general partner(s) in a limited partnership, like the partners in a general partnership, are fully liable for all debts and obligations of the partnership. The limited partners, on the other hand, are not liable for any debts or obligations of the partnership beyond the amount that they have contributed or committed to contribute to the partnership. In other words, limited partners can lose their entire investment in the partnership but a creditor of the partnership cannot go after the other assets of the limited partners. A limited liability partnership (LLP) is created by state statute, as is the limited partnership, but compared to the limited partnership statutes, there is much more variation in LLPs from state to state. That makes any general description potentially wrong, based on the law of the specific state in which the LLP is operating. Generally, all or some of the partners in an LLP have some degree of limited liability protection. The partners usually have to be members of a licensed profession such as CPAs, attorneys or engineers.
