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A civil union (also known as a civil partnership) is a legally recognized arrangement similar to marriage, created primarily as a mean to provide recognition in law for same-sex couples. Civil unions grant some or all of the rights of marriage (with child adoption being a common exception).
Civil unions continue not to provide federal benefits. After same-sex marriage became legal in Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Delaware, those states ceased to offer civil unions. As of 2024, civil unions are still offered in Hawaii, [4] Illinois, [5] New Jersey, [6] and Colorado; [7] as well as in several Arizona towns. [8]
The bill's chances for a full congressional vote have been heightened since the Brazilian Supreme Court ruled in ADI 4277 and ADPF 132 (May 2011) that civil unions should be allowed for same-sex couples.
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As at 31 December 2012, 2455 civil unions were registered to New Zealand residents. These comprised 1920 same-sex unions, of which 1131 had been between females and 789 had been between males, and 535 opposite-sex unions. In addition, 474 civil unions were registered to overseas residents. 124 civil unions had been dissolved. [11] [12]
Pages in category "Federal government employee unions in the United States" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
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Civil unions for opposite-sex couples only. ... Civil union. Civil Code of Québec. Chile. Ley núm. 20.830 crea el acuerdo de unión civil. Colombia. Sentencia C-075/07.