If you have someone special in your life, you have the choice of entering into a legal union via marriage or a domestic partnership. Since the latter isn’t as common as marriages, we’ll discuss Domestic Partnership v Marriage in California: What’s the Difference?
1. Domestic Partnership isn’t Recognized in All States
While marriage is recognized in all 50 states, domestic partnership is only recognized in a few select states.
2. Domestic Partnership Isn’t Recognized at Federal Level
Only a few state governments and local municipalities recognize domestic partnerships. It isn’t recognized by the federal government.
3. An Individual Can’t Petition for the Naturalization of their Domestic Partner
While individuals can register for a domestic partnership irrespective of their immigration status, one partner can’t petition for the naturalization of the other, as it isn’t recognized at the federal level.
4. Domestic Partners Can’t File Taxes Jointly
Due to a lack of recognition by the federal government, domestic partners cannot file for taxes jointly.
5. Domestic Partners May be Taxed When Transferring Assets
Domestic partners are subject to taxation by the federal government upon transferring assets, either by way of income or a gift.
6. Domestic Partners Can’t Inherit Social Security Benefits
Upon the death of a domestic partner, the other can’t avail their social security benefits.
While there are various similarities between the two, most differences between a marriage and a domestic partnership arise at the federal level.
Learn more about how to register a domestic partnership and the differences between the two by calling the law office of Mr. Binoye Jos. Call 714–733–7066 or send an email to [email protected] to get in touch today.
Company Name:- JOS Family Law
Address:- 1918 W Chapman Ave Suite 200, Orange, CA 92868
Phone:- (714) 733–7066
