Definition:
A legal status available in some states and regions to couples of the same sex as a substiture for full legal marriage. The benefits awarded to gay couples in civil unions vary by each state that allows such unions; however, they are usually less than the federal and local benefits of full legal marriage.
Read about the benefits of civil unions.
A legal status available in some states and regions to couples of the same sex as a substiture for full legal marriage. The benefits awarded to gay couples in civil unions vary by each state that allows such unions; however, they are usually less than the federal and local benefits of full legal marriage.
Read about the benefits of civil unions.
