Can my situation be considered as domestic partnership?

[ivyg]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California

Hi,
I have lived with my boyfriend for almost 8 years together, and wonder if we qualify as domestic partnership.
He says we do but I am not so sure.

Since I don't work, he claims me as a dependent on his taxes and pays for everything.

Thank you for your advice.

Ivy

 

[Zigner]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California

Hi,
I have lived with my boyfriend for almost 8 years together, and wonder if we qualify as domestic partnership.
He says we do but I am not so sure.

Since I don't work, he claims me as a dependent on his taxes and pays for everything.

Thank you for your advice.

Ivy

How old are each of you? Are you male?

See http://www.sos.ca.gov/dpregistry/faqs.htm for more information.

 

[ivyg]

I am almost 50 and a female.
He is 72.

 

[Zigner]

I am almost 50 and a female.
He is 72.

You will need to register your domestic partnership in order for it to be recognized by the state. See the link I posted for more information.

 

[ivyg]

OK. Thank you.

 

[Zigner]

OK. Thank you.

You're welcome, and thank you for the thanks.