In Nevada, domestic partners have the same rights, protections and benefits as married spouses and are both responsible for debts to third parties. Washington state allows domestic partnership arrangements among same-sex or different-sex partners, as well as among couples with at least one partner who is 62 years or older, who could lose part of their Social Security or pension benefits if they were to tie the nuptial knot.
In cities that recognize family units outside of marriage, domestic partnerships usually allow partners basic visitation rights in jails and hospitals. However, it may not entitle you to make health-care decisions, funeral arrangements or lay any claim on the estate of your partner. Registering as domestic partners, though, provides proof to those employers that still offer benefits. Most organizations want something verifiable to prevent potential fraud.
But that might also mean decoupling in a domestic partnership might be legally grayer than with a marriage, which comes with divorce proceedings and the division of marital assets. Unlike insurance benefits granted to married individuals, contributions made for employees who elect to participate in the Domestic Partner benefits plan and have their partner covered under their plan are considered taxable income by the federal government.
Domestic partnerships also differ from legal marriage since benefits are not portable from one employer to another. There is no recognition outside the city, state or county that offers the status, and insurance benefits may be lost if the employee changes jobs. Let alone, if a couple moves from state to state, they risk their new location not recognizing the domestic partnership.
As a result, some attorneys have questioned the wisdom of registering because the financial responsibilities incurred could outweigh the benefits. Individuals in a domestic partnership would still be single filers from a tax perspective. Another big consideration should be retirement, including Medicare and Social Security benefits. Meanwhile, if one member of the relationship were to pass away in a domestic partnership, that might mean that their pension or Social Security benefits disappear.
And when it comes to utilizing outside retirement accounts, such as k s and IRAs , couples in a domestic partnership would have to explicitly state that they want their partner to be the beneficiary. How We Make Money. Editorial disclosure. Written by Sarah Foster. Written by. Sarah Foster. Sarah Foster covers the Federal Reserve, the U. Barbara Whelehan. Barbara Whelehan is a contributing writer for Bankrate. Barbara writes about a range of subjects, including homebuying, real estate, retirement, taxes and banking.
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Please see below or contact us by phone at or by e-mail at CityClerk seattle. Under City of Seattle Ordinance , Domestic Partners are defined as any two people who: Are both 18 years of age or older Are not married Are not related to one another by blood in a manner that would bar their marriage in Washington State Have a relationship of mutual support, caring, and commitment Do not have any other domestic partner The Domestic Partnership Registration Program does not require residence in Seattle.
We will mail you your certificate that day, and also email you a scan of your certificate OR To apply electronically Download the Domestic Partnership Registration Form , or request a copy from the City Clerk's Office Fill out the form and have it notarized electronically Answer all eligibility questions truthfully Both partners must sign the same form Both signatures must be electronically notarized. Information about how to access an online notary service is available here.
Please note we cannot accept scanned copies of ink signed forms. Applications submitted via email must be electronically signed and notarized. Please check your spam filter if you don't see the email within one business day of sending your application. We will process your electronic application the day after your payment has been received.
We will mail you your certificate that day, and also email you a scan of the certificate. How much does it cost? Forms of Payment Accepted: check money order cash - in person only [not currently available; see notice above]; please do not send cash through the mail How long does it take?
Why isn't it confidential? If the residence is outside the State of New Jersey, at least one of the applicants must provide proof of membership in a New Jersey State-administered retirement system by providing one of the following documents issued by the Division of Pensions and Benefits:.
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