Are civil unions recognized in other countries' laws?

The simple answer is no, civil unions are not typically recognized in the laws of other countries. Civil unions are relatively new forms of legally recognized relationships, and the laws that create them vary from state to state. In Arizona, a civil union is a legally recognized relationship between two people that grants them a number of the same rights given to married couples, but is not the same as marriage. While some countries have laws recognizing civil unions or similar relationships, most countries do not. For example, Mexico has a form of legal union called a “sociedad de convivencia de hecho” that is somewhat similar to civil unions in Arizona, but the union is only recognized in certain Mexican states. In other countries, the only way for two people to enjoy the same rights and responsibilities as married couples is to get married. Those rights and responsibilities also vary by country, so it is important to research any country’s marriage laws before making a decision about starting a relationship there.

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