Delaware Code Title 13 Sec. 202 – Eligibility to enter into a civil union
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Persons shall be eligible to enter into a civil union only if such persons both are:
(1) Not:
a. A party to a civil union with a different person;
b. A spouse in a marriage that is recognized as a marriage under Chapter 1 of this title; or
c. A party to a substantially similar legal relationship as a civil union such as, but not limited to, a domestic partnership, with a different person;
(2) At least 18 years of age;
(3) Of the same sex; and
(4) Not related to the other proposed party to the civil union, as provided in § 203 of this title.
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 13 Sec. 202
- Civil union: means a legal union between 2 individuals of the same sex established pursuant to this chapter. See Delaware Code Title 13 Sec. 201
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
- party to a civil union: means an individual who is a party to a civil union established pursuant to this chapter. See Delaware Code Title 13 Sec. 201