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What rights do illegally married gay couples have?
There is no such thing as illegally married gay couples. There are only legally married gay couples (with or without state recognition), and unmarried gay couples.
Do same-sex couples cohabitating in Australia have the same rights as married heterosexual couples?
Such partners purportedly have the same rights and responsibilities as legally married couples, although there is the additional burden of proving that the relationship qualifies, since there is no registry.
What rights do you have as a wife even though you are separated from your husband?
You have all the rights that enure to married couples since you are still married. You have all the same rights you have when you are not separated.
Do unmarried couples have the same rights as married couples when separating?
No. There are state and federal laws that bestow scores of legal rights, obligations and protections to legally married couples. Unmarried couples have no such rights, obligations nor protections under the law.
What are the rights of couples in a common law marriage in Texas?
In Texas, couples in a common law marriage have the same rights as couples who are legally married. This means they have rights to property, inheritance, and spousal support if the relationship ends. To be considered in a common law marriage in Texas, the couple must agree to be married, live together, and present themselves as married to others.
What are the Texas common law marriage laws and how do they affect couples living together in the state?
In Texas, common law marriage is recognized if a couple lives together, presents themselves as married, and agrees to be married. This can affect couples living together in the state by granting them the same legal rights and responsibilities as formally married couples, such as property rights and inheritance rights. It is important for couples to be aware of these laws to understand their legal status and rights in the event of a breakup or death.
What are the hospital visitation rights for married couples?
Hospital visitation rights for married couples allow spouses to visit each other in the hospital, make medical decisions on each other's behalf, and receive medical information about their spouse's condition. These rights are protected by law to ensure that married couples can support each other during times of illness or medical treatment.
Do same-sex married couples have the same rights as you do?
Yes, mainly because I am married to a person of the same sex. In places where same-sex marriage has been legalized, same-sex married couples have identical rights (except for federal issues in the US) as any other married couple. In places where access to marriage is limited to opposite-sex couples only, then same-sex couples may be able to obtain the same rights by civil union, civil partnership or domestic partnership. Otherwise, they do not have the same rights.
What rights do married couples have in terms of legal protections and benefits?
Married couples have legal protections and benefits such as inheritance rights, tax benefits, spousal privilege in court, and the ability to make medical decisions for each other.
What laws or anything that could prevent your fiance and you from living together legally?
Couples in Calgary can live together legally. They will have some rights, but not as many rights as married couples. No laws prevent it.
Why do cohabiting couples have different rights to married couples?
Marriage is a legal contract and when people decide to get married, they agree to hold to society's conventions for marriage in exchange for the benefits they become entitled to.
Does the Defense of Marriage Act preempt ERISA?
No. Same-sex married couples are entitled to the same rights under ERISA as opposite-sex married couples.
