Yes, a nonmarital cohabitation agreement can include provisions regarding healthcare decision-making, allowing partners to designate each other as healthcare agents or provide consent for medical treatment. In the event of the termination of the relationship, each party should revisit such decision-making provisions as part of unwinding their relationship.
Same-sex marriage in California is defined as a legal union between two individuals of the same sex, granting them the same rights and responsibilities as opposite-sex couples.
Yes, same-sex couples can choose to have a civil ceremony to solemnize their marriage in California, just like opposite-sex couples.
California no longer offers domestic partnership registration for same-sex couples since same-sex marriage became legal. Couples already registered as domestic partners can choose to convert their partnership to a marriage.
No, in California, couples cannot have both a marriage and a domestic partnership. Same-sex couples can choose to dissolve their domestic partnership if they decide to get married.
Yes, same-sex married couples are entitled to receive survivor benefits from Social Security if they meet the eligibility requirements, just like opposite-sex married couples. The gender or sexual orientation of the spouses does not impact this entitlement.
Yes, same-sex couples can obtain a marriage license in any county in California, and the license is valid throughout the state. The process and requirements for obtaining a marriage license are the same for all couples, irrespective of sexual orientation.
Victims of domestic violence can take several steps to protect themselves, including seeking a restraining order, contacting law enforcement, finding a safe place to stay, and accessing support services from domestic violence organizations.
Violating a restraining order is a criminal offense in California. The consequences may include arrest, fines, and potential jail time for the offender.
Yes, under certain circumstances, a victim of domestic violence can seek a court order for the abuser to be removed from the shared residence and to prohibit them from returning.
