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Can you marry someone else even if your domestic partnership has not been dissolved?
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Generally yes. The existence of a domestic partnership is not a bar to marriage to someone else. The only exceptions are domestic partnerships formed in states such as California, where statewide domestic partnerships are substantially equivalent to marriage and are accepted as legal marriages in some jurisdictions.
If your state recognizes your domestic partnership as a marriage, then you may not marry someone else until you have dissolved your domestic partnership.
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Can you form a domestic partnership with a long term partner who is still legally married to someone else?
Yes. Domestic partnership does not bar you from marrying someone else. When a person marries, they no longer meet the eligibility criteria for domestic partnership and any existing domestic partnership is automatically terminated. However, it is a good idea to dissolve any existing domestic partnership prior to marrying, if possible. Also, state-registered domestic partnerships in California, Oregon and Nevada are considered substantially equal to marriage by New York state. If your domestic partnership is registered with one of those states (not a local government within the state), then you must dissolve the domestic partnership before marrying in New York.
Can you get married in Illinois if you already have a domestic partnership?
Generally, domestic partnership is not a bar to marriage, even if it is with someone else. However, if your domestic partnership is with a statewide registry and is substantially equivalent to marriage, then some states may recognize your domestic partnership as a marriage. If that is the case, then you must dissolve your domestic partnership before you can marry another person.
If denied a domestic partnership can you marry?
That depends on the reason why domestic partnership was denied. Many requirements for domestic partnership do not apply to legal marriage; for example, you must live together to register as domestic partners, but you are not required to live with your legal spouse. Some domestic partnership registries require that you be a government employee whereas there is no such requirement for marriage. If the reason domestic partnership was not possible is related to geography, employment or residency, then these barriers will not prevent you from marrying. You may, however, need to travel to another state to marry and your home state may not recognize that marriage.
Can you get married if you already have a domestic partnership?
Yes, 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.
Can you get married to the opposite sex if you have a same-sex domestic partnership in a different state?
You should check with the state attorney, they all differs, before you commit an illegal act. Usually a person can enter into a domestic partnership if he/she is not married to someone else, it is probably the same vice-versa. Alternate Answer: This is a gray area of the law. However, the general consensus is that domestic partnership with another person is not a bar to marriage. When applying for a marriage license, you will NOT be asked if you have an existing domestic partnership. You will only be asked if you have been previously married. Once you marry, you are no longer eligible for domestic partnership and your pre-existing DP would be void. It is wiser, however, to follow the required procedure for dissolution of domestic partnerships prior to marrying. Usually, dissolving a DP is a fairly easy procedure. States that permit same-sex partnerships do not generally recognize domestic partnerships. For example, when same-sex marriage became legal in Massachusetts, all of the domestic partnership registries of local municipalities became void and parties to a DP were required to marry if they wanted benefits based upon their relationships.
Is domestic partnership recognized in military as legal?
In some instances, yes. A comprehensive state-registered domestic partnership (i.e., one from California, Nevada, Washington or Oregon) will be recognized as identical to a same-sex marriage by most US states that permit same-sex couples to marry. Wisconsin's domestic partnership is not comprehensive and therefore not recognized as a marriage by any state. States that do not permit same-sex marriage do not recognize any civil union or domestic partnership as a marriage. Nevada only recognizes its own domestic partnerships, not any other state's.
Can you file for citizenship in the state of California after filing for civil partnership?
No. First of all, you cannot file for civil partnership in California. You can register a domestic partnership or legally marry a same-sex partner in California. The US federal government does not currently recognize domestic partnerships or civil unions for the purposes of immigration and naturalization. Same-sex marriages are, however, recognized.
Why should you not have domestic partnership?
Because separate but equal has been tried in the past and failed miserably. All people have the right to marry the person they love.
If same-sex couples can register a domestic partnership why can't they marry in some jurisdictions?
Everyone has to obey the laws that are in effect. If you do not agree with the law, you are free to protest and lobby.
Will New Yorkers with domestic partner health insurance have to marry their partners to keep their benefits?
Probably not. New York City, for example, still maintains its domestic partnership registry. Most large employers have not eliminated their domestic partner benefits and insurance companies continue to sell domestic partner coverage.
Can you marry a married woman from Brazil without her getting a divorce from her first husband?
No. Her first marriage must be dissolved legally before you can marry her.No. Her first marriage must be dissolved legally before you can marry her.No. Her first marriage must be dissolved legally before you can marry her.No. Her first marriage must be dissolved legally before you can marry her.
Does New York City still register domestic partnerships even after same-sex marriage was legalized in New York?
Yes, absolutely. All couples (same-sex or opposite-sex) have the option to marry or form a domestic partnership in New York City.
