Civil Unions

There are many questions that same-gender couples have regarding entering into a civil union. See the Civil Union FAQs section for answers to commonly asked questions. The links below also provide answers to many of the questions that have arisen since civil unions became available in New Jersey.

Garden State Equality presents this practical guide to New Jersey civil unions.

Lambda Legal provides answers to these Frequently Asked Questions.

Should My Partner and I Become Civil Unioned? This article discusses the process to become civil unioned, including determining whether you and your partner are eligible or even need to enter into a civil union in NJ, how to obtain a license, and how to formalize the civil union. It also discusses changing your name.

Here are some other same-gender specific sites you may want to look at as you plan your ceremony.

These ceremonies have been used to bless same-gender unions in different faiths.

Check this site for music about same-gender relationships. The songs are romantic, funny and even political with artists from RuPaul and Janis Ian to the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus.

GayRites.NET — Your headquarters for gay wedding & lesbian wedding products, services and advice.



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June 2008