From 2003 the Argentine province of Río Negro and the city of Buenos Aires allow domestic partnerships. It is known as Couples that have at least one child registered as descendant of both parts might also access Same-sex stable cohabitation in Brazil is legally recognized nationwide since May 5, 2011. The Federal Domestic Partnership Law, reserved to same-sex couples came into force on January 1, 2007. The City of Villa Carlos Paz (Córdoba) allowed it from 2007. a parent) has forbidden the formation of the partnership and the court has not given its consent.
We will be working closely with all those who have an interest in the area to understand their views ahead of the formal consultation." As part of its commitment to advancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals the government announced in February this year its intention to look at how legislation could develop on equal civil marriage. In 2007, the Legislature took a further step when it required same-sex DP couples to file state income taxes jointly. "I am delighted to confirm that early next year, this government will begin a formal consultation on equal civil marriage for same-sex couples. Maine's domestic partnership registry only provides limited rights, most of which are geared toward protecting couples' security in emergency situations. Minister for Equalities Lynne Featherstone said: The provision allowing opposite-sex couples to establish a civil union effectively doubles as a tool for widowed seniors to keep Maine legalized domestic partnership for same-sex and opposite-sex couples in 2004.