Commerce City Domestic Partnership Lawyer
Commerce City Domestic Partnership Attorney
Marriage is not always the right option for every couple. Some enter into domestic partnership agreements as an alternative to marriage. Domestic partnerships, also called civil unions, allow a couple to be legally recognized as a supportive, committed partnership. It does not have the same legal rights or requirements as marriage. Learning the difference between a Colorado domestic partnership and marriage is necessary when determining which works best for your relationship.
Johnson Law Group, LLC: Your Domestic Partnership Attorneys
At Johnson Law Group, LLC, we can help you navigate the complexities of a domestic partnership. Our experienced family attorneys can go over in more detail the differences between marriages and domestic partnerships. We can help you understand what option is best for you and your partner. It is important that your union is protected the way that you want. We can provide legal counsel to represent your best interests.
frequently asked questions domestic partnership
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Can I Claim My Domestic Partner on My Taxes?You can claim your domestic partner as a dependent if you meet other criteria. This requirement includes a gross income requirement and a support requirement. Because domestic partners report half of their combined gross income, it is rare that a partner will meet the gross income requirement. You can file jointly for state taxes but not for federal taxes.
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How Do I Declare a Domestic Partnership in Colorado?
You must register a domestic partnership with the state of Colorado through a county registrar or city clerk. To qualify, both you and your partner must be:
- 18 years of age
- Able to sign a contract with full understanding and knowledge
- Living together
Neither of you can be in any current marriages or civil unions. You must also be allowed to legally marry by state law to register a domestic partnership.
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Can I Put My Domestic Partner on My Health Insurance in Colorado?States allow domestic partners to have the same benefits as married couples for health insurance. Many insurance companies also allow domestic partnerships to be covered under one individual’s plan. However, an employer does not have to offer insurance to a domestic partner the same way they do for a married couple.
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How Do I Prove Domestic Partnership in Colorado?You can register a domestic partnership with the state of Colorado. This is done by signing an affidavit. Once you register a domestic partnership in Commerce City, Colorado, it becomes a matter of public record. This is clear proof of your commitment to each other, your plans to continue this relationship, and your willingness to provide each other with support.
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How Can I Register a Domestic Partnership?
To register a domestic partnership with the state, you must make an appointment with the county registrar’s office or city clerk. Make your appointment far in advance, and set it for a day when both you and your partner can go to the office together and in person. You may need to fill out an application before you arrive for the appointment, depending on where you are registering. Additionally, you will need to bring:
- Proof that the two of you share a household. This can be done by providing valid documents such as a lease agreement, joint mortgage, joint bank account, the address on each of your driver’s licenses, or separate utility bills.
- Valid photo identification. This includes a driver’s license, passport, state ID, or military ID.
- $25. This is for the registration fee.
The clerk will check that these documents are valid and take the registration fee. You and your partner will then sign an affidavit. You have then registered your domestic partnership and obtained legal recognition in Colorado.
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Individualized AttentionJust as each family is unique, so is each family legal matter. We always take the time to completely understand your situation so that we can tailor our advice and strategy accordingly.
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Registering and Protecting Your Domestic Partnership
Our experienced attorneys at Johnson Law Group, LLC, can help you navigate the registration and protection of your civil union. Contact us today.
