Are civil unions recognized across state lines?

No, civil unions are not recognized across state lines. Currently, civil unions are only legally recognized in certain states, and Oklahoma is not one of them. A civil union is a legally recognized relationship between two people similar to marriage, but different in name. It is a union of two people that grants them certain rights, responsibilities, and benefits that are generally granted to married couples. Since civil unions are not recognized in Oklahoma, couples living in Oklahoma are not allowed to enter into a civil union legally and are not afforded the same legal rights and benefits of married couples. Furthermore, if a couple living in Oklahoma should enter into a civil union in another state, that civil union is not recognized in Oklahoma and the couple cannot enjoy the legal benefits of a civil union. When two people enter into a civil union, the individual states have the ultimate authority regarding the extent of the rights and benefits that they are allowed to access. Therefore, each state is able to decide whether or not to recognize a civil union, and as such there is not necessarily consistency between states. This means that even if a couple enters into a civil union in one state, it might not be recognized in another.

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