Domestic Partnerships
Same-sex couples living in California, the District of Columbia, Nevada, Oregon and Washington state can take advantage of broad domestic partner laws that, like civil unions, offer access to the state-level rights and responsibilities of marriage. In addition, Colorado (designated beneficiaries), Hawaii (reciprocal beneficiaries), Maine (domestic partnerships), Maryland (domestic partnerships), and Wisconsin (domestic partnerships) offer limited statewide spousal rights to same-sex couples within the state. Wherever you live, be sure to see the collection of legal documents to protect your family. Visit the Workplace section to learn more about governments and other employers that offer domestic partner benefits to their employees' partners.
