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Same-Sex Marriage & Domestic Partnership in California: What Are the Laws?

Our board-certified family law attorneys are expert in all aspects of California family law, providing decades of experience in our legal counsel for families facing legal issues around same-sex divorce and domestic partnerships, including domestic partnership termination in San Diego County Courts.

Same-sex couples are permitted to marry in California. As spouses, the dissolution of marriage process is essentially the same as it would be for opposite-sex couples. Similarly, same-sex couples may need a Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement if they wish to define their rights or obligations in a manner different than normal marital partners.

As an alternative to marriage, California law provides for registered domestic partnerships for parties involved in a same-sex relationship, as well as individuals over a certain age. A registered domestic partnership provides for many rights and obligations similar to those of married persons. It is possible for clients to have both a registered domestic partnership and a same-sex marriage. In the event of a dissolution, it is appropriate to take legal action to formally terminate both relationships.

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“I asked Ms. Snider’s firm to pick up my case in process when previous counsel could not bring the matter to any sort of conclusion. The ongoing process was very emotionally taxing and had my entire life held in suspension. I sought this team’s assistance to bring the case to a fair and timely conclusion. Beatrice and her staff of professionals listened to my preferred direction very closely, developed a workable strategy, untangled the existing situation quickly, and had the matter completed and through the court in less than 5 months… The entire staff is wholly competent and very responsive – No voicemail – ever. In my case, closure meant beginning the healing process. I could not be more grateful nor recommend this firm more highly. I can breathe easy once again.”

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The Law Offices of Beatrice L. Snider, APC is experienced in drafting domestic partnership agreements, registration of a domestic partnership, and filing the necessary actions to terminate domestic partnerships and/or same-sex marriages. It is important the client understands the differences between same-sex marriage and a domestic partnership arrangement.