Civil Union

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

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

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

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.

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