"Civil partnerships" refers to a legal agreement between two people of the same sex that gives them similar rights and responsibilities to those of a married couple. It allows them to have a legally recognized relationship without getting married.
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- A mirror will allows couples such a husband and wife and people in civil partnerships with similar wishes to make near - identical wills. (francisgeorgesolicitor-advocate.com)
- However, the rules governing the dissolution of civil partnerships are different. (citizensinformation.ie)
- The debate over gay marriage is back on the agenda with evidence that the government might allow religious elements into civil partnership ceremonies. (politics.co.uk)
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