The Nevada Legislature, after a long time controversy successfully signed the Senate Bill 283, known as the Nevada Domestic Partnership Act of May 2009.
This Act which became effective as of October 1,
2009 permits couples (both straight and gay) who are not married but in a
committed relationship to have the same rights as married couples under Nevada
law. It is important to note that the Act provides the same rights and benefits
of marriage to those that want to be recognized as partners who are of the same
sex and also imposes all the responsibilities of a married couple on the
registered partners of a domestic partnership.
The sole exception under this law is spousal benefits from employment,
which aren’t required to be recognized under the Act.
The main aim of the Act was to help any family unit that has
a partnership other than a legally married, opposite sex couple and even
separated couple who still live together. Nevada will legally recognize a
domestic partnership between any of the above that have willingly entered into
an intimate and committed relationship of mutual care.
For those who are willing to register as domestic partners
in Nevada, they must meet these requirements listed below:
- Both parties must have a common residence.
- Neither of them must be married except to each other in another jurisdiction.
- They should not be related by blood in any way that would not allow them to be married in Nevada.
- They must be above the age of 18 each.
- Both parties should be able to consent to the domestic partnership without anybody’s influence.
Registration is done by filing a notary declaration of
domestic partnership application and the actual fees will be paid to the Nevada
Secretary of State. For more information, the registration forms are available
online for free or you can get forms at the Secretary of State’s Carson City or
Las Vegas offices.
Once you are registered with your partner under this Act,
you will possess the same rights as imposed on spouses. You will also be
subjected to the same obligations and duties under the law and government
policies. Furthermore, a domestic partner is entitled to non-discriminatory
treatment rights as provided to spouses. Inheritance of properties when a
partner dies even without a will, is also among the rights enjoyed by partners.
There are also rights related to child custody, child support and adoption.
The Act strictly states that once you are registered, you
will become subject to the community property laws that married couples are
subject to in Nevada.
Nevada Law Group and John E. Cereso Managing Partner is dedicated to equality and will protect your rights in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information about John E. Cereso visit his webpage at NevadaLawGroup.com
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