Criminal Lawyer A Family Lawyer Answers Your Questions About Domestic Partnerships Domestic partners are considered to be two adults who decided to share one another's lives in a way that is intimate, caring, and committed. Domestic partnerships should be registered with the state, and sometimes are also referred to as a civil union. These agreements are important to a premarital agreement, and are most commonly utilized by same sex couples. That said, different sex couples who plan to share a residence, finances, or children may want to consider a domestic partnership. A family lawyer can … [Read more...]