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File for Your Domestic Partnership

Domestic partnership is a city, county, state, or employer-recognized status that may be available to same-sex couples and, sometimes, opposite-sex couples. Although similar to marriage, a domestic partnership does not confer any of the hundreds of rights afforded to married couples by the federal government.

Since domestic partnerships in the United States are determined by each state or local jurisdiction, there is no nation-wide consistency on the right, responsibilities, and benefits afforded to domestic partners.

Couples who live in localities that do not permit civil unions or domestic partnerships may voluntarily enter into a private, informal, domestic partnership agreement which specifies their mutual obligations. However, this involves drawing up a number of separate legal documents, including wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, child custody agreements, etc, and is best done with the guidance of an attorney familiar with the laws involved.

In any case, without legislation to enforce the agreement, all such provisions of the partnership may be ignored by hospitals, healthcare professionals, or other persons, and may be held invalid by state courts in disputes over child custody or over a deceased partner's estate.

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"Going through a divorce is difficult enough in itself. Carl and Jennifer eased the process, timely, and professionally. They made me feel comfortable during uneasy court proceedings and were by my side throughout. Jennifer is extremely thorough and thinks "outside the box" when it comes to negotiations treating you with dignity and focused on the outcome. There were minimal delays and the entire process was completed within a year's time."

- Jennifer

"Competence, experience, and persistence you can trust." These words are not offered lightly. It is the firm's philosophy in representing its clientele. If you are interested in speaking with an attorney of the firm, contact our Long Island divorce and family law firm at (631) 462-3434 or by email at legal@goodylaw.com to arrange a consultation to discuss your specific circumstances.

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