Englewood Domestic Partnership Lawyer
Englewood Domestic Partnership Attorney
Not every couple wishes to get married. Some find that domestic partnerships, or civil unions, are a preferable alternative to marriage. A domestic partnership allows you to be legally recognized as such. Partners can commit to living together and supporting each other in a relationship without the legal requirements of marriage. If you are considering a domestic partnership, you first need to understand the rights afforded to marriages and partnerships.
Johnson Law Group, LLC: Colorado Domestic Partnership Attorneys
Our experienced family law attorneys at Johnson Law Group, LLC, can help you navigate the legal matters of a domestic partnership. We can provide you with detailed information about the benefits and limitations of choosing a marriage or partnership. We can also help you determine the best option for your relationship. Our years of experience enable us to understand the legal complexities of domestic partnerships when compared to marriages. We can advocate for your best interests as you establish your legal union.
Frequently asked questions Domestic partnership
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Can You File Jointly With a Domestic Partnership?Registered domestic partnerships can file taxes jointly or separately for state taxes, but not federal taxes. Domestic partners are not married under state law and therefore cannot file jointly on federal taxes. You also cannot file a federal tax return as a married couple filing separately. For tax purposes, you are unmarried and should file as such.
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How Long Does It Take to Get a Domestic Partnership in Colorado?
There is no waiting period for a domestic partnership, so you can get the partnership filed as soon as there is an appointment opening available. The appointment itself will take a day if you have the necessary papers, documents, and filing fee. You must also meet other requirements, including being 18 and living at the same address.
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Does the State of Colorado Recognize Domestic Partners?Yes, Colorado does recognize domestic partnerships as well as other civil unions like marriages or other significant legal relationships. If a couple has gone through the process of registering as a domestic partnership, they have access to the state tax, insurance, and other benefits of a partnership. Your partnership will also be a matter of public record.
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What are the requirements for a domestic partnership in Colorado?To register a domestic partnership in Englewood, CO, you and your partner must share a living space and address and be at least 18 years old. You must both be able to understand and sign a legal contract with full knowledge of its meaning and be legally allowed to marry according to state law. Neither of you can be in another domestic partnership, civil union, or marriage, or be married to each other.
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Registering Your Domestic Partnership
To begin a domestic partnership, you must register with the state of Colorado. This can be done at the city clerk’s office or the country registrar’s office. You can call or email to make an appointment where you and your partner can both appear in person. Some offices have a domestic partnership application to complete and bring with you when you arrive for the appointment. You will also need:
- Valid photo ID, such as a state ID, military ID, driver’s license, or passport
- Proof that you and your partner live together. These can include valid documents like phone or utility bills sent to each of you at the same address, a lease agreement, a joint mortgage, or the address on your driver’s license.
- Payment for the $25 registration fee
Once these documents are verified and the registration fee is paid, you both sign an affidavit. This gives your domestic partnership legal recognition.
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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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Protecting Your Union
Our expert family law attorneys in Englewood can help you determine what steps you can take to protect, register, and validate your domestic partnership.
Contact Johnson Law Group, LLC, today.
