Same-sex marriage, as the name implies, refers to a marriage made between persons of the same sex by the voluntary consent of both parties. Such marriages for most supporters of heterosexual relations are still considered unnatural and contrary to the moral principles of society.
Instruction manual
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In addition to the concept of “same-sex marriage”, there is a similar “same-sex civil partnership” - this is an officially unregistered union of two people of the same sex. He does not bear any legal consequences and obligations. This is just a kind of “legalization” of cohabitation of a same-sex couple - in case of separation, the partners do not have the right to share jointly acquired property, cannot inherit what belonged to the deceased partner by law, etc. However, most countries allow only this form of same-sex marriage. Russian law does not recognize such a union as legal.
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The official registration of such unions is fully recognized by such states as:
- Argentina;
- Portugal;
- Spain;
- Canada;
- South Africa, etc.
In the United States, gay marriage is permitted only in some states (New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, New Hampshire, Oregon, Washington, and Maryland).
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Homosexual couples from Russia can marry only in the territory of another country that registers such unions. Tourists from all over the world travel to Canada, Argentina, and Holland to get married officially. Many countries as an essential condition establish the need for recognition of such a marriage in the homeland of the newlyweds. However, in Spain and Mexico you will be signed without regard to the laws of your country.
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A marriage will be concluded only if one of the partners is a citizen of one of the EU member states. Same-sex marriage can only be concluded with a person who is not married or has documents on registration of divorce proceedings. Therefore, partners are required to provide a certificate from the registry office of the country of residence. It is also necessary to comply with the age criteria - both partners must be of legal age at the time of marriage.
