Civil unions or domestic partnerships are increasingly common between both same sex couples and heterosexual couples. Regardless of gender, the law does not afford an unmarried couple the same protections as a married couple. Consequently, a civil union agreement is the wisest course of action. At the law firm of Mulyk Laho Law, our attorneys can help craft a civil union agreement for you and your partner that will closely approximate the rights and responsibilities of marriage.

The lives of civil union partners are often just as tangled as the lives of married couples. This is particularly true if there are children in the relationship. Should something happen to the relationship in the future, it is important to establish what rights each party has going forward. A civil union agreement is similar to a pre-nuptial agreement in which arrangements are made in case of divorce. Should the partnership dissolve in the future, this agreement will help make sure both parties are protected.