Most Californians Can Now Enter Into Domestic Partnerships

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Most Californians Can Now Enter Into Domestic
Partnerships
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Opposite-sex couples in this state have pretty
much had only one route to take when they want to
formalize their relationship marriage. Now, a
new law has been passed the changes the way
domestic partnerships are handled in California.
Family law attorneys want to bring the new
changes in the law to your attention and discuss
how they might affect your situation. They are
ready to help clients with any situation that
arises concerning their marriage or domestic
partnership.
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What Changes Have Been Made To California Law?

• You have undoubtedly heard the term domestic
  partnership. In California, domestic
  partnerships have been available only to certain
  groups of people, particularly same-sex couples
  or opposite-sex couples over the age of 62.
  However, as of January 1, 2020, all couples In
  California will be allowed to apply for domestic
  partnerships.
• Domestic partnerships become legal in 1999 for
  same-sex couples and were the only legal route to
  formally recognize their partnerships until
  California legalized same-sex marriage in 2013.
  Many advocacy groups have argued that every
  couple in California should have the right to a
  domestic partnership.
• There are various reasons why couples would want
  to eschew traditional marriage. Many people wish
  to avoid the patriarchal or religious
  connotations associated with marriage. Others may
  not want to get married again after being
  divorced or widowed.

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP?
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Take their partners last name or combine the two
individual last names
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Have protections for the surviving domestic
partner should the other die
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Have legal rights and obligations related to
raising a child born during the domestic
partnership
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Adopt a child previously born to the other
domestic partner
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Add a domestic partner to state-administered
health benefits
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Have the right own community property
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What Happens When Domestic Partners Want To
Separate?
If a domestic partnership is less than five years
old, there are no children involved, and the
couple meets certain financial and property
requirements, the domestic partnership can be
terminated by filling out a form provided by the
Secretary of State. Domestic partnerships that
do not meet these requirements will go through
the separation process that is very similar to
married couples who get divorced.
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The lawyers understand that marriage and domestic
partnership issues become complicated,
particularly during the divorce and separation
process. Westlake Village Family Law Attorneys at
the Law Offices of Ronald K. Stitch are ready to
help if you are going through or are considering
going through a divorce or separation. They
thoroughly understand the issues they could
arise, including property division, child custody
and visitation, child support, alimony, and more.
They will work to ensure you are treated fairly
throughout this entire process.
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Contact Law Offices of Ronald K. Stitch
Address 30961 Agoura Road, Suite 227 Westlake
Village, CA 91361 Phone [phone]
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