Civil union is a new way that allows heterosexual, as well as same sex couples, to unite publicly and legally.
Couples under a civil union are submitting to the same laws as married couples. Laws concerning house chores and familial patrimony apply to both. Just as married couples, they can inherit from each other, even in the absence of a will.
Further more, just as married couples, they can choose to unite under the regime of the partnership of acquests or under the separation as to property.The choice of regime will be made during the writing of an authenticated contract of civil union, a document that is in all regards similar to a marriage contract.
In conclusion, dissolution of a civil union can be made without judicial intervention, if both parties agree and no children are involved. However, should there be disagreement or if a child's interests are in cause, the civil union will be dissolved by a court judgement.
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