Difference between revisions of "Civil union"
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| − | A '''civil union''' is a government-recognized relationship between two same-sex people who "live together" | + | A '''civil union''' is a government-recognized relationship between two same-sex people who "live together". It is a form of [[same sex marriage]]. |
The intent of civil unions is to give same-sex couples the same legal privileges and social standing as married couples. Indeed, it has the effect of elevating them above unmarried heterosexual couples (see also [[common law marriage]]). | The intent of civil unions is to give same-sex couples the same legal privileges and social standing as married couples. Indeed, it has the effect of elevating them above unmarried heterosexual couples (see also [[common law marriage]]). | ||
Revision as of 20:02, August 7, 2007
A civil union is a government-recognized relationship between two same-sex people who "live together". It is a form of same sex marriage.
The intent of civil unions is to give same-sex couples the same legal privileges and social standing as married couples. Indeed, it has the effect of elevating them above unmarried heterosexual couples (see also common law marriage).