Yes, under certain circumstances, with a requisite showing of financial interdependence, a domestic partner may be covered under a health insurance family contract in New York. However, the insurer is not obligated to cover a domestic partner. This coverage is permissive, rather than mandatory.
Yes, under certain circumstances, with a requisite showing of financial interdependence, a domestic partner may be covered under a health insurance family contract in New York.
However, domestic partners can file their taxes jointly in New York. This allows the couple to take advantage of some of the benefits that come with filing jointly, but only at the state level.
You can register or terminate a domestic partnership online or in person. City Clerk offices are open by appointment only. You can schedule an appointment through the Project Cupid website at nyc/cupid. You can also contact the City Clerk online for more information and assistance.
On July 7, 1997 Mayor Rudolph Giuliani signed into law legislation broadly extending recognition of domestic partners in New York City. The measure passed the City Council on June 24 by a vote of 39 to 7 and was the first significant piece of pro- legislation to be enacted in New York City in 12 years.
You or your Domestic partner may terminate your Domestic Partnership by filing a Termination Statement in person at one of our office locations, by making an appointment for Domestic Partnership Registration at .nyc/cupid.
New York State does not recognize common-law marriage for relationships established within its borders. This means that regardless of how long a couple lives together or whether they consider themselves married, they will not be considered legally married in New York without a marriage license and a formal ceremony.
Domestic Partners are persons who are in a long-term, committed relationship, have been in the relationship for at least six months, can provide satisfactory documentation showing they live together and are financially interdependent, and meet the criteria outlined in the Affidavit of Domestic Partnership.
File in the district court where you or your partner lives, or in the county that issued your civil union. Use the courts locator to find the correct district court. Decide if you will file with your partner: Jointly: You and your partner file the case together; or.