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No. The state of Wisconsin does not recognize domestic partnerships from other jurisdictions for any purpose. Couples must register for a Wisconsin state domestic partnership in order for their relationship to receive legal recognition.
No. The state of Wisconsin does not recognize domestic partnerships from other jurisdictions for any purpose. Couples must register for a Wisconsin state domestic partnership in order for their relationship to receive legal recognition.
Not likely, since a Washington DC registered domestic partnership is not "comprehensive" in that it only offers limited rights and responsibilities and is not substantially equivalent to marriage. The ACLU says: Comprehensive domestic partnerships, such as those from California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington, are also likely to be recognized as civil unions in Vermont, though this has not been conclusively determined. Consult a lawyer for more information.
Yes. Washington state recognizes out-of-state domestic partnerships ("DPs") if they are substantially equivalent to a Washington state DPs, which have all the same rights and benefits as legal marriage in Washington. Oregon state DPs are substantially equivalent to Washington state DPs (i.e., legal marriage) and are therefore recognized as DPs in Washington state.RCW 26.60.090. Reciprocity. A legal union of two persons of the same sex that was validly formed in another jurisdiction, and that is substantially equivalent to a domestic partnership under this chapter, shall be recognized as a valid domestic partnership in this state and shall be treated the same as a domestic partnership registered in this state regardless of whether it bears the name domestic partnership.
Yes. Washington state recognizes out-of-state domestic partnerships ("DPs") if they are substantially equivalent to a Washington state DPs, which have all the same rights and benefits as legal marriage in Washington. Nevada state DPs are substantially equivalent to Washington state DPs (i.e., legal marriage) and are therefore recognized as DPs in Washington state.RCW 26.60.090. Reciprocity. A legal union of two persons of the same sex that was validly formed in another jurisdiction, and that is substantially equivalent to a domestic partnership under this chapter, shall be recognized as a valid domestic partnership in this state and shall be treated the same as a domestic partnership registered in this state regardless of whether it bears the name domestic partnership.
No. Although Washington state recognizes out-of-state domestic partnerships ("DPs") that are substantially equivalent to a Washington state DPs (i.e., legal marriage), Maryland DPs provide only limited rights and are NOT substantially equivalent. Therefore, Maryland DPs are not recognized as DPs in Washington state.RCW 26.60.090. Reciprocity. A legal union of two persons of the same sex that was validly formed in another jurisdiction, and that is substantially equivalent to a domestic partnership under this chapter, shall be recognized as a valid domestic partnership in this state and shall be treated the same as a domestic partnership registered in this state regardless of whether it bears the name domestic partnership.
Yes. Washington state recognizes out-of-state civil unions as domestic partnerships which have all the same rights and benefits as legal marriage in Washington.RCW 26.60.090. Reciprocity. A legal union of two persons of the same sex that was validly formed in another jurisdiction, and that is substantially equivalent to a domestic partnership under this chapter, shall be recognized as a valid domestic partnership in this state and shall be treated the same as a domestic partnership registered in this state regardless of whether it bears the name domestic partnership.
Yes. Washington state recognizes out-of-state civil unions as domestic partnerships which have all the same rights and benefits as legal marriage in Washington.RCW 26.60.090. Reciprocity. A legal union of two persons of the same sex that was validly formed in another jurisdiction, and that is substantially equivalent to a domestic partnership under this chapter, shall be recognized as a valid domestic partnership in this state and shall be treated the same as a domestic partnership registered in this state regardless of whether it bears the name domestic partnership.
No. Although Washington state recognizes out-of-state domestic partnerships ("DPs") that are substantially equivalent to a Washington state DPs (i.e., legal marriage), Colorado designated beneficiary agreements provide only limited rights and are NOT substantially equivalent. Therefore, Colorado designated beneficiary agreements are not recognized as DPs in Washington state.RCW 26.60.090. Reciprocity. A legal union of two persons of the same sex that was validly formed in another jurisdiction, and that is substantially equivalent to a domestic partnership under this chapter, shall be recognized as a valid domestic partnership in this state and shall be treated the same as a domestic partnership registered in this state regardless of whether it bears the name domestic partnership.
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Generally only if the couple was married or in a domestic partnership, and the marriage was recognized by the state.
Yes. New Jersey recognizes domestic partnerships performed in other jurisdictions."[a] domestic partnership, civil union or reciprocal beneficiary relationship entered into outside of this State, which is valid under the laws of the jurisdiction under which the partnership was created, shall be valid in this State." N.J. STAT. ANN. § 26:8A-6(C).