Civil Union

Conditions of civil union

To make your civil union valid, you and your intended spouse must meet certain conditions.

Conditions for the solemnization of a civil union

To be recognized, your civil union must be solemnized in accordance with the rules, which cover all aspects of the ceremony.

Steps for forming a civil union

Forming a civil union is a legal act. For this reason, you and your intended spouse must take certain steps.

Support payments for a former spouse

Following a legal separation, a divorce or the dissolution of a civil union, one former spouse may be required to pay support to the other former spouse.

Administrative fee for a civil union

Find out more about the administrative costs associated with celebrating your civil union.

Last update: April 6, 2023

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