Are civil unions considered marriages under the law?

No, civil unions are not considered marriages under the law in Georgia. A civil union is a legal agreement between two people that grants certain rights and protections, but it is not a marriage. It offers many of the same rights and responsibilities that are associated with marriage, such as making medical decisions for your partner, being able to make funeral arrangements, and having the ability to file jointly for certain taxes. However, it does not offer the same recognition or have the same effect as a marriage. Civil unions are not legally recognized in Georgia, so any civil union that is performed in another state will not be recognized in Georgia. The Georgia Supreme Court has upheld the state’s ban on same-sex marriage, and no civil unions are allowed either. This means that even though two people may be in a civil union in another state, the rights and benefits associated with it will not be recognized in Georgia. This also means that those who are in a civil union will not be able to obtain the same state and federal benefits as those in a marriage. Therefore, civil unions are not considered marriages under Georgia law.

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