West Hartford Domestic Partner and Civil Union Lawyers
Civil unions are relatively new in Connecticut. To the surprise of many, domestic partners do not have all the same rights and responsibilities as married couples, and domestic partnership law differs from state to state. In fact, the federal government does not officially recognize civil unions or domestic partnerships.
Located in West Hartford, and serving domestic partners throughout Connecticut, Zaslow & Sandler, LLC, has over 25 years of combined experience in family law, including helping same-sex couples with the difficult issues incident to the dissolution of their civil unions.
For additional information about our qualifications and the benefits of retaining our services, please visit our Firm Overview.
To discuss your civil union or domestic partnership agreement with an experienced West Hartford family law attorney at Zaslow & Sandler, LLC, please call us toll free at (866) 676-0364.
What is the difference between a civil union and a domestic partnership?
There really is no difference per se. A civil union and a domestic partnership is a legally recognized union between two persons of the same sex.
However, even among the states that do recognize some form of same-sex unions, there is vast difference from state to state. California and Massachusetts recognize same-sex marriages. Washington has domestic partnerships. And, Connecticut and Vermont have civil unions. Regardless, same-sex couples need to understand the differences from state to state.
Unlike traditional marriage, if a married couple moves across the country, wherever they go their marriage will be recognized. Conversely, if a same-sex couple who has entered into a civil union move across country to a state that does not recognize same-sex unions, they will not have the same legal benefits afforded to them. Civil unions typically only afford state benefits in the state in which the ceremony was performed.
If you are looking to Connecticut or if your same-sex union has broken down, you should consult with one of our attorneys regarding your civil union or domestic partnership from another state.
Contact a Skilled West Hartford Civil Union Lawyer
To learn more about civil unions in Connecticut, or to discuss how a civil union agreement can be supplemented to help afford you more rights (such as powers of attorney and healthcare directives), please schedule a confidential consultation with an attorney at Zaslow & Sandler, LLC by calling us at (860) 956-5693 (locally) or toll free at (866) 676-0364 or contact us online.
