Nevada Revised Statutes 122A.500 – Recognition of similar legal unions of persons from other jurisdictions as domestic partnerships in Nevada
Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
A legal union of two persons, other than a marriage as recognized by the Nevada Constitution, that was validly formed in another jurisdiction, and that is substantially equivalent to a domestic partnership as defined in this chapter, must be recognized as a valid domestic partnership in this State regardless of whether the union bears the name of a domestic partnership or is registered in this State.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 122A.500
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.