Civil Union in Utah: What are your rights?
Living an alternative lifestyle can present a great many challenges that are not even considered by those living a more traditional lifestyle. However, the vast majority of people, including the court systems and legislatures are working to bring legal equality to same sex couples that are unfortunately denied equal treatment under the law due to old and antiquated legal theories. In Utah, as in a great many other states, the laws concerning civil unions and domestic partnerships are still evolving. If you have any questions about your rights in a matter related to a civil union, you should talk to a Provo family law attorney now.
Civil Union in Utah: What are your rights?
Well this is a complicated question. Both the Utah Supreme Court and the United States Supreme Court are struggling to address the multitude of legal issues that arise from non-traditional unions. There are an enormous amount of unprecedented legal issues that arise from civil unions that present a great many confounding legal questions to both employers and governmental agencies.
For example, is a domestic partner entitled to the surviving spouse benefits under Social Security law? And, what about being covered under your partner’s medical benefits from their job. Oh, and what about your property inheritance rights if your partner dies before you. All of these questions can be answered getting the advice of a Provo family law attorney.
Howard Lewis & Petersen
The professional and dedicated hard working attorneys at the law firm of Howard Lewis & Petersen have all of the experience and knowledge to advise you about any and all of the issues that arise from your civil union. Don’t try to deal with these complicated legal issues on your own. Just call us today for a confidential evaluation of your case.
