Do you have a partner and want to know if you are interested in formalizing it as a common-law partner? What exactly is a domestic partnership? What do I have to do to register as a de facto couple? In this article we will give you answers to all these frequently asked questions.
A de facto couple is a legal union other than marriage between two people who have a stable relationship and coexistence. The greatest differences are in relation to the economic Affairs as in the possible responsibilities towards their descendants.
A recent reform has just equated the requirements for access to widow’s pensions for unmarried couples with respect to marriages, but there are still other differences. And we must bear in mind that there is no national law that regulates de facto couples.
Requirements to be a de facto couple
Even if requirements may vary from one community to another, in general this is what is needed to be able to register as a de facto couple.
one. Being of legal age or emancipated
two. That there is no direct kinship between the members of the de facto couple.
3. Not be disabled.
Four. Not be married. If a member has been married, it will be necessary to prove the divorce.
5. Accredit a minimum period of coexistence.
6. In some cases, granting of public deed.
7. Registration in the Registry authorized for this purpose by each Autonomous Community.
How to register as a domestic partner
There are two ways to do it.
1. Through a notarial deed. The couple will go to the notary’s office and the notary will draw up the public deed in which both will acknowledge living together maritally; he will explain to them the existing possibilities to regulate their economy and will advise them on issues related to their offspring and their succession, among other matters. The price of this procedure is usually around 300 euros.
2. Registration of the common-law partner in the registry of the CCAA.
You will have to make sure how the procedure is done in your autonomous community. In general, you will need to bring these documents. You can do it in person or online in most cases.
At the time of registering as a de facto couple, it will be necessary bring the following documents:
• Birth certificate.
• Certificate of registration.
• ID card or passport.
• Family books of the applicants.
• Divorce sentence or previous marriage certificate with its respective annotation of nullity (in the case of divorced people).
• Literal death certificate of previous spouse and previous marriage certificate (in the case of widows).
Source: Lasexta
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