Is California a community property state?

Is California a community property state?

In California, each spouse or partner owns one-half of the community property. And, each spouse or partner is responsible for one-half of the debt. Community property and community debts are usually divided equally. And, in a divorce or legal separation in California, it will be treated as community property.

What is the difference between domestic partnership and marriage in California?

A California domestic partnership is a legal relationship, analogous to marriage, created in 1999 to extend the rights and benefits of marriage to same-sex couples (and opposite-sex couples where both parties were over 62).

How long do you have to be in a domestic partnership in California?

five years

What is the difference between domestic partners and marriage?

A domestic partnership is, essentially, an alternative to marriage for same sex couples. It allows you to define your relationship status. This is something that’s unique to a domestic partnership vs. marriage which does not require you to show any proof of commitment aside from a marriage certificate.

What does the IRS consider a domestic partner?

The IRS doesn’t recognize domestic partners or civil unions as a marriage. This means that on your federal return, you should file as single, head of household, or qualifying widow(er).

Can I add my live in boyfriend to my health insurance?

Yes! You may also try and ask your employer to add domestic partner benefits to your company health insurance plan using the data we discussed above. Statistically, it will not cost them much more if anything. The coverage for domestic partners can be added by most employee health benefit plans very easily.

Can you add a non family member to your health insurance?

In order to add someone to your health insurance policy, you must first show an insurable interest. That generally limits the people you can add to immediate relatives such as your spouse, children, or dependent parents and grandchildren. The insurance company must recognize your arrangement if it is honored by law.

Can you add a domestic partner to health insurance in California?

Under the Insurance Nondiscrimination Act, all group health care plans and health insurance policies marketed, issued or delivered to a California resident must offer equal coverage for spouses and registered domestic partners, regardless of the location of the employer or the site of the contract or policy.

How do I add someone to my Blue Cross insurance?

* If you are a Personal Choice plan member or a Blue Choice plan member and wish to add a dependant who is more than 30 days old, please call Alberta Blue Cross at or toll free at 1- extension 8899, to obtain the appropriate form.

Who qualifies as a dependent for insurance?

Generally speaking, you can include any child who fits the following criteria: Age: Your child has to be under the age of 26. Relationship to You: For a child to qualify as your dependent, he or she needs to be your biological child, your stepchild, your adopted child, or a foster child you are taking care of.