Same Sex Partner Agreements
Who needs a domestic partnership agreement?
You and your gay or lesbian partner are happily settled down, as if married. But the law doesn’t see you that way. So if you want to give your partner key legal rights - such as inheriting property or making health care decisions - you should sign a series of legal partnership agreements.
Why a domestic partnership agreement?
In the absence of a marriage contract, this agreement connects you and your partner under law. It spells out how you share your income, who owns real estate and who owns gifts and inheritances, giving you both peace of mind and security.
If you have children
You are planning to raise your children together. To protect them in the face of unforeseen circumstances, you may want to write up a parenting agreement. This document spells out your dual roles as parents and your legal right to make decisions jointly.
Naming a designated beneficiary
A powerful Colorado-specific legal tool now gives your partner important rights. If you get sick or injured, a designated beneficiary agreement lets your loved one make important medical decisions for you, be allowed to visit you in a hospital or nursing home, inherit property and make funeral arrangements.
You and your gay or lesbian partner are happily settled down, as if married. But Colorado law doesn’t see you that way. So if you want to give your partner key legal rights - such as inheriting property or making health care decisions - you should sign a series of legal partnership agreements.
