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What are some differences between common-law marriage and domestic partnership in North Carolina?
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As of 2014, North Carolina doesn't offer either common-law marriage or registered domestic partnerships. In general legal documents elsewhere, these terms are sometimes used interchangeably.
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Has a bill creating a statewide registry of domestic partnerships ever been introduced in either house of the state legislature in North Carolina?
No. A domestic partnership bill has never been introduced in the North Carolina legislature.
Has a bill creating a statewide registry of domestic partnerships ever been introduced in either house of the state legislature in South Carolina?
No. A domestic partnership bill has never been introduced in the South Carolina legislature.
Can you get married in Illinois if you already have a domestic partnership?
Generally, domestic partnership is not a bar to marriage, even if it is with someone else. However, if your domestic partnership is with a statewide registry and is substantially equivalent to marriage, then some states may recognize your domestic partnership as a marriage. If that is the case, then you must dissolve your domestic partnership before you can marry another person.
Is there paperwork to be completed if you are in a domestic partnership?
In some places, you must complete an affidavit of domestic partnership and notarize it in order to register your partnership.
Are domestic partnerships legal in South Carolina?
Although the state of North Carolina does not maintain a domestic partnership registry, the towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill do, and they are open to both same-sex and opposite-sex couples. Buncombe County approved domestic partnerships in March 2013.
What is a registered domestic partnership in California?
Under California state law, a domestic partnership is a legal relationship between two persons (usually of the same-sex) that has the same rights and responsibilities as legal marriage. There are a few differences, which you can read about in the related question posted below.
Can you get a domestic partnership with someone who is already married?
No. Rules vary, but domestic partnership is universally limited to unmarried persons.
What is a domestic partnership registry?
A domestic partnership registry is usually a registry of contracts or agreements between two people that offers some of the rights and responsibilities of marriage. What constitutes a domestic partnership varies by jurisdiction.
Do you need to renew your domestic partnership?
No. Domestic Partnerships do not expire.
Can you form a domestic partnership with a long term partner who is still legally married to someone else?
Yes. Domestic partnership does not bar you from marrying someone else. When a person marries, they no longer meet the eligibility criteria for domestic partnership and any existing domestic partnership is automatically terminated. However, it is a good idea to dissolve any existing domestic partnership prior to marrying, if possible. Also, state-registered domestic partnerships in California, Oregon and Nevada are considered substantially equal to marriage by New York state. If your domestic partnership is registered with one of those states (not a local government within the state), then you must dissolve the domestic partnership before marrying in New York.
What is the procedure for dissolving a registered domestic partnership in Chapel Hill North Carolina?
Must pay $50 termination fee.Must file affidavit of termination with Town Clerk.
What is the procedure for dissolving a registered domestic partnership in Toledo Ohio?
Go to the courthouse and ask them for the paperwork required to dissolve a registered domestic partnership.
