Civil partnership

A civil partnership is a legal recognition of a relationship between two people, providing similar rights and responsibilities as marriage. It is often used by same-sex couples or those who choose not to marry but want formal legal acknowledgment of their relationship. Civil partnerships grant rights related to property, inheritance, taxes, and welfare benefits, ensuring legal protection and recognition. This arrangement is formalized through a registration process, making the partners legally recognized as a unit. While similar to marriage, civil partnerships are primarily a legal alternative without the ceremonial or cultural aspects associated with traditional marriage.