All couples, whether same or different sex couples, can legally marry or form a civil partnership.

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If couples form a civil partnership they have the legal status of civil partner. This brings with it a range of legal rights and equal treatment for things such as tax, benefits, pensions, parenting responsibilities etc.137 Legislation concerning marriage for same sex couples varies from country to country.


137 Derbyshire Council - E&D Glossary

A person’s spouse, child or parent, or anyone who lives in the same household, it does not include tenants, lodgers, boarders or employees.138


138 University of St Andrew - EIA Glossary

A legal and often, but not always, religious union between two people.

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