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In states where civil unions are legally recognized, "civil union partner" (or "partner in civil union") is the legal term for what would otherwise be called a "spouse" (i.e. husband or wife) in a legal marriage.
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What do you mean by civil partner?
A civil partner is a partner in a civil union or in a civil partnership. Such partners typically have the same rights and responsibilities as legal spouses, but there relationship is not legally called a marriage.
What is a civil partners?
In states where civil unions are legally recognized, "civil union partner" (or "partner in civil union") is the legal term for what would otherwise be called a "spouse" (i.e. husband or wife) in a legal marriage.
Is Johnny Mathis entering into a civil union with his partner?
As of February 2014, Johnny Mathis has made no such announcement.
If you have a civil union in Vermont do you now have to marry your partner?
No. Although there can be no new civil unions in Vermont, existing ones are still valid. You can remain partners in civil union and receive rights and privileges identical to legal marriage, yet your relationship is not a legal marriage unless you actually legally marry your same-sex partner which you can now do in Vermont.
Is a partner in a New Zealand same-sex civil union considered legal next of kin?
Yes. His or her rights supersede those of the partner's parents, siblings or children.
Will Maryland dissolve a civil union from Vermont?
Yes. To the extent that a Vermont civil union is recognized as a marriage under Maryland state law, if you meet all the requirements for divorce (residency, etc.), the state of Maryland will grant you a divorce from your same-sex partner in a civil union and that divorce will be recognized in Vermont as well.
How do you change your name after a civil union in Illinois?
You Illinois certificate of civil union is legal proof of name change for one partner to change his name to the other partner's last name, or for both partners to change their names to a hyphenated version of both last names. You take your civil union certificate to the Illinois DMV and get a drivers license in your new name. An Illinois civil union certificate is also acceptable proof for changing your name on your US Passport and Social Security Card. Once you have new ID, you show that plus your civil union certificate to change names on accounts, leases, credit cards, HR records, etc.
Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield covers illinos walmart workers but wont cover there civil union partner why?
Because Arkansas does not recognize any civil unions anywhere.
How do you dissolve your Vermont civil union if one partner lives in New Hampshire and the other in Massachusetts?
A civil union can only be dissolved by divorce proceedings. Vermont has a one-year residency requirement for divorce. However, both New Hampshire and Massachusetts recognize a Vermont civil union as a legal marriage. Therefore, either spouse can file for divorce in either NH or MA.
Where can you obtain a civil union in New Jersey?
Go to the municipal office where one partner resides or, if neither are residents, then at the municipal office where the ceremony will take place. The process is virtually the same as for marriage. You go to the town or city clerk and apply for a civil union license. You show the necessary identification, answer any questions, fill out a form and pay the applicable fee. You take the civil union license to an authorized officiant and hold a ceremony of whatever kind you please. The officiant signs the marriage license and returns it to the clerk who registers the civil union and issues a certificate of civil union.
Did the Civil War save the union?
The fact that the Union won the Civil War saved the Union.
What side did William t. sherman fight on in the civil war?
He fought on the side of the Union, and moved up because he had made a good team-partner with U.S. Grant.
