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Domestic Partnership
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In California, partners of the same sex or heterosexual partners where one party is 62 or over may become domestic partners.
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A domestic partnership is established when persons meeting the criteria specified by California Family Code section 297 file a Declaration of Domestic Partnership with the Secretary of State.
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Domestic partnership status affects many things in a couple’s life, including but not limited to their rights and responsibilities related to health care; inheritances, and family coverage for employer-provided benefits.
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In California, a registered domestic partnership may be terminated by: (1) filing a Notice of Termination of Domestic Partnership with the California Secretary of State; or (2) obtaining a judgment from the California Superior Court. The latter method is similar to the way that traditional marriages are dissolved. In fact, the break-up of a domestic partnership is very similar to the dissolution of a traditional marriage. Child custody and visitation issues, must be determined along with property division and support.
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Contact us at 877-479-7970, or e-mail us at info@law-thomas.com, to arrange for a confidential complimentary consultation. We can advise you regarding your domestic partnership.
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Q: How do I register a domestic partnership with the State of California?
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A: If you and your partner are of the same sex, or if you and your partner are opposite sexes and one partner is at least 62 years old, then you may be eligible to register a domestic partnership with the Secretary of State. You may register by completing a Declaration of Domestic Partnership, having both partners' signatures notarized, and submitting it with the appropriate fee to the Secretary of State.
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Q: Why can only same sex couples or opposite sex couples in which at least one partner is at least 62 years of age register as domestic partners?
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A: The eligibility criteria for registration of a domestic partnership was set by the California State Legislature and signed by the Governor in 1999. During the legislative process, eligibility of opposite sex couples was limited to senior citizens. This agency has no authority to change the criteria set by the legislature.
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[More]
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 Human Rights Campaign:Custody California Kids Connection
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HRC's Web site provides information for gay and lesbian parents who are fighting for custody of their children.
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Domestic Partners Registry
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An online registry of California domestic partners.
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