Is a civil union recognized in other countries?

No, a civil union is not recognized in other countries. A civil union is a legal relationship between two people who are not married, but are considered “spouses” under state law. In California, couples in a civil union are eligible for the same rights, privileges, and responsibilities as married couples. However, due to different laws from other countries, a civil union that is recognized in California will not be recognized outside of the state. Even if a civil union was contracted outside of the U.S., it would not be legally binding in countries with different laws. For example, Germany does not recognize civil unions and any documents from outside countries that refer to the couple as “spouses” or “partners” would not be recognized in the eyes of the German government. The only way for a couple in a civil union to have their relationship recognized in another country is to get married. Many countries, including the U.S., accept marriages from other countries, so if a couple in a civil union wanted to have their relationship recognized by another country, they would have to get married first.

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