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Same-sex civil unions are recognized in states where civil unions are legal:
- Hawaii;
- Delaware;
- Illinois;
- New Jersey; and,
- Rhode Island.
They are also recognized in Washington DC and states where same-sex marriage is legal:
- New York;
- Washington;
- Maryland;
- Maine;
- Massachusetts;
- Connecticut;
- New Hampshire;
- Iowa; and,
- Vermont.
They are also recognized in California. The United Kingdom and several foreign countries recognize them as civil partnerships.
What else can I help you with?
Can you have both a civil union and a marriage at the same time?
Yes and no: yes, if your civil union and marriage are both to the same person; no if they are to different people and both are recognized in your state. If you are in a state where your civil union is not recognized and you are married to a different person (presumably one of the opposite sex), then your civil union does not legally exist, only your marriage does.
What is the difference between a civil union and marriage in Oklahoma?
In Oklahoma, a civil union is not recognized by the state, while marriage is legally recognized and provides couples with legal rights and responsibilities. Marriage offers additional legal benefits and protections, such as inheritance rights, access to healthcare decisions, and eligibility for tax benefits, that are not available to couples in a civil union.
Are same-sex civil unions legal?
Yes, in places where they have been legalized (New Jersey, Hawaii, Illinois, Delaware, Rhode Island and New Zealand). Also, they are usually recognized as legal marriages in states where same-sex marriage has been legalized. Some states recognize out-of-state civil unions as domestic partnerships.
Could slaves legally marry?
In some regions and time periods, slaves were not legally allowed to marry due to their lack of legal personhood. However, some slaveholders permitted slaves to have informal unions recognized by their communities, even if the marriages were not legally recognized.
Were slaves allowed to get married?
In the United States, slaves were generally allowed to enter into marriage, but their unions were not legally recognized or protected. Slave marriages were often not recognized by slaveowners, and couples could be separated at any time. Additionally, many slaves were not allowed to have formal marriage ceremonies and rituals.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Nebraska?
No. Civil unions are not legal nor recognized in the state of Nebraska.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Puerto Rico?
No. Civil unions are not legally recognized in Puerto Rico.
Are opposite-sex civil unions legal in West Virginia?
No. Civil unions are not recognized as marriages in West Virginia.
What boroughs recognize same-sex civil unions in Pennsylvania?
None. Civil Unions are not recognized anywhere in the state of Pennsylvania.
How do you apply for a civil union in Texas?
You cannot. Civil unions are not permitted or recognized in Texas.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Vanuatu?
No. Same-sex marriages, civil unions and domestic partnerships are not legally recognized in Vanuatu.
Can a man and a woman have a civil union in the state of Florida?
Civil unions are not recognized in Florida, as of 2014.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Massachusetts?
Yes. Same-sex marriage is legal in Massachusetts and out-of-state civil unions are recognized as legal marriages.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in the Cook Islands?
No. Civil unions are not legally recognized in the Cook Islands even though they are legal in New Zealand.
Does the state of Hawaii recognize civil unions legally performed in Vermont?
Yes, civil unions performed in other states are legally recognized in Hawaii. Section 10. Civil Unions Performed in Other Jurisdictions. All unions entered into other jurisdictions between two individuals not recognized under section 572-3 [the state's marriage law] shall be recognized as civil unions; provided that the relationship meets the eligibility requirements of this chapter, has been entered into in accordance with the laws of that jurisdiction, and can be documented.
What would give same couples most of the rights of married couples?
Civil unions, but that is still "separate but equal." Civil unions are not recognized on the federal level (in the US).
Does the state of California recognize civil unions legally performed in Delaware?
Yes, under California state law, Delaware civil unions are recognized as equivalent to marriage.
