Introduction
Domestic partner laws are now a part
of Illinois law. These rules allow unmarried heterosexual or same-sex couples
to establish legal relationships and benefits. What qualifies as a domestic
partner in Illinois? Legal recognition can be only one component of all the
other factors, such as, simply existing two people who were in an intimate
relationship with each other before the legislation was approved by the state
or federal government. There must also be an emotional commitment between them.
If you're an Illinois resident and
have been in a domestic partnership with a partner for at least one year, then
you might find yourself wondering if you qualify as a domestic partner. While
there is no set definition for what qualifies as a domestic partner in
Illinois, the laws do provide some guidelines regarding this relationship.
You
and your partner have been living together for at least six months.
Domestic partnerships are recognized
in Illinois as a legal form of relationship for couples who wish to form a more
permanent bond. They differ from marriage in that they do not provide any of
the rights and responsibilities associated with marriage, including child
custody, health insurance coverage and Social Security benefits.
If you're considering getting
married or divorced, it's important to know that after the wedding, couples can
choose to live together as domestic partners in Illinois.
The state has recognized same-sex
couples since 1999, but until recently, the only way a couple could register as
domestic partners was if they were married. Now, same-sex couples who don't
want to get married can also register as domestic partners.
The law allows same-sex couples to
register as domestic partners if both people meet one of these conditions:
You and your partner have been
living together for at least six months.
You are at least 18 years old and
have been a resident of Illinois for at least 90 days before applying for
registration.
You are not related by blood or
marriage within the first degree of consanguinity (blood relationship). This
means that if one person is your parent or sibling, you cannot register under
this provision; however, if both people are siblings, they can register as
domestic partners.
You
are not legally married to, or in a civil union with, someone else.
You are not legally married to, or
in a civil union with, someone else.
You have a child together.
You live together as a couple and
are financially interdependent on one another.
You are committed to each other and
share the same home.
When you get married, you will be
able to apply for an "intermediate" marriage license that allows you
to marry without your partner's permission. Once you do so, you will then be
able to apply for a "final" license that allows you to officially
marry your partner.
You
and your partner consider yourself in an intimate or emotional relationship.
In Illinois, you can have a domestic
partnership. This legal status allows you to enjoy all of the legal rights and
responsibilities of marriage without any of the obligations.
You and your partner consider
yourself in an intimate or emotional relationship.
You are committed to each other and
intend to make a long-term commitment.
You live together as if you were
married, which includes having a residence that is considered as a single home
by law.
You have certain rights and
obligations when it comes to property division, support, health care decisions, and more.
You
are both at least 18 years old and are capable of consenting to the domestic partnership.
You are both at least 18 years old
and are capable of consenting to the domestic partnership.
You have lived together as a couple
for at least one year, either since the date of your civil union or since the
date of the first court order recognizing you as domestic partner.
The couple must be free to marry
each other in any state or jurisdiction in which they wish to do so.
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