What is the legal definition of "spouse" in California?

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What is the legal definition of "spouse" in California?

Can someone (including opposite sex relationships) be considered a "legal spouse" without marriage?

2007-03-06 03:35:45 · 2 answers · asked by kodekobra 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics

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No- a couple must have a valid marriage license to be a spouse.

Same sex couples are NOT spouses. They can be registered as domestic partners though.

2007-03-06 04:15:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

They might not be termed "spouse," but they are entitled to a lot of the same rights and protections as one.

http://californiadivorce.typepad.com/weblog/california_family_law_statutes/

2007-03-06 03:52:21 · answer #2 · answered by jurydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋