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Welcome!


Did you know that when you register as a Domestic Partner in California there are tax and legal consequences that affect you and your partner?

Did you know that between May and November of 2008—when gay marriage was briefly legal in the State of California—18,000 gay couples made the ultimate commitment to each other and got married?

On this site you'll learn everything you need to know about aspects of California law that specifically apply to RDPs and married gay couples living in California including:

  • Committing to your partner
  • Adoption
  • Inheritance law
  • Taxes
  • Community property
  • Pre-nuptial agreements
  • Breaking up (divorce, separation, and termination)

Take a few minutes to explore the site and discover our resources:

  • What's New - updates and changes in legislation for RDPs
  • Already Registered? - relevant information for RDPs
  • Thinking of Registering? - things you should know if you are thinking of making a commitment to your partner
  • Married? - a page especially for you if you were married in California between May and November 2008
  • RDPs and children - what you can expect and what you need to know about the law and raising children in a gay marriage or an RDP
  • FAQs - your questions answered
  • How to register as a domestic partnership in California - fundamental information to help you

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