domestic partnerships

In some states, a domestic partnership is a legally recognized relationship between members of a same-sex couple, with rights similar to those of a marriage relationship.

As of my knowledge cutoff in early 2023, Alabama does not legally recognize domestic partnerships. In Alabama, there is no state-level legal status that provides rights similar to those of marriage for same-sex couples or opposite-sex couples outside of marriage. After the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015, same-sex marriage became legal across the United States, including in Alabama. This ruling effectively extended all the state-level rights and responsibilities of marriage to same-sex couples. Therefore, in Alabama, same-sex couples seeking legal recognition of their relationship would typically pursue marriage rather than a domestic partnership or civil union, which are not recognized by the state.

Individual & Family Legal Plan

As a LegalFix member, you'll get expert legal services from a local law firm that treats you like an important client. Don't wait—be prepared for life's inevitable legal challenges starting today. And ask your employer, credit union, or membership group about preferred pricing opportunities.

Learn More

Copyright ©2024 LegalFix. All rights reserved. LegalFix is not a law firm, is not licensed to practice law, and does not provide legal advice, services, or representation. The information on this website is an overview of the legal insurance products you can purchase—or that may be provided by your employer as an employee benefit or by your credit union or other membership group as a membership benefit.

LegalFix provides its members with access to legal services through a network of provider law firms. LegalFix, its corporate entity, and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and contractors do not provide legal advice, services, or representation—directly or indirectly.

The articles and information on the site are not legal advice and should not be relied upon—they are for information purposes only. You should become a LegalFix member to get legal services from one of our provider law firms.

You should not disclose confidential or potentially incriminating information to LegalFix—you should only communicate such information to your provider law firm.

The benefits and legal services described in the LegalFix legal plans are not always available in all states or with all plans. See the legal plan Benefit Overview and the more comprehensive legal plan contract during checkout for coverage details in your state.

Use of this website, the purchase of legal insurance products, and access to the LegalFix network of provider law firms are subject to the LegalFix Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Cohabitation