What possible reason is there for prohibiting cousins to becoming domestic partners? ORS 106.315 A domestic partnership is prohibited and void when: (a)Either party to the domestic partnership had a partner or spouse living at the time of the domestic partnership unless the partner or spouse was the other party to the domestic partnership. (b)The parties to the domestic partnership are first cousins or any nearer of kin to each other, whether of the whole or half blood, whether by blood or adoption, computing by the rules of the civil law. However, when the parties are first cousins by adoption only, the domestic partnership is not prohibited or void. https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/106.315
Wow! Lanny likes it! Perhaps you two can explain what it has to do with banjos. ORS. 106.305 Explains what a domestic partnership is and why we have it. But why the cousin restriction? ORS. 106.305 "The establishment of a domestic partnership system will provide legal recognition to same-sex relationships, thereby ensuring more equal treatment of gays and lesbians and their families under Oregon law. The Legislative Assembly recognizes that the Oregon Constitution limits marriage to the union of one man and one woman. The Legislative Assembly does not seek to alter this definition of marriage in any way through the Oregon Family Fairness Act and recognizes that the Legislative Assembly cannot bestow the status of marriage on partners in a domestic partnership. The Legislative Assembly recognizes that numerous distinctions will exist between these two legally recognized relationships. The Legislative Assembly recognizes that the legal recognition of domestic partnerships under the laws of this state may not be effective beyond the borders of this state and cannot impact restrictions contained in federal law." Actually the above is in error. The Oregon Constitution defines marriage as between one man and one woman.
You take some guesses and I'll respond when you're right. Meantime, I'm gonna go to bed 'cause I don't expect an answer anytime soon.
I never did understand how the legislature managed to change the definition of Marriage in the Oregon Constitution. So I thought I would look it up. It appears they did not. We actually do not have same sex Marriage, they added Domestic Partners instead. But why limit the Domestic Partners as if they were the same as a newly joined breeding pair? What is this?
@MarAzul I find it interesting that you don't believe in same sex marriage but believe in the right for family members to marry each other. I appreciate your opinions and beliefs and I could answer all your questions quite easily, but I will refrain. Terrible bait tactics...
>>> It has nothing to do with my believe No not talking about marry. The legislature has clarified the status here, Domestic partners status was created. ORS. 106.305 "The establishment of a domestic partnership system will provide legal recognition to same-sex relationships, thereby ensuring more equal treatment of gays and lesbians and their families under Oregon law. The Legislative Assembly recognizes that the Oregon Constitution limits marriage to the union of one man and one woman. The Legislative Assembly does not seek to alter this definition of marriage in any way through the Oregon Family Fairness Act and recognizes that the Legislative Assembly cannot bestow the status of marriage on partners in a domestic partnership. The Legislative Assembly recognizes that numerous distinctions will exist between these two legally recognized relationships. The Legislative Assembly recognizes that the legal recognition of domestic partnerships under the laws of this state may not be effective beyond the borders of this state and cannot impact restrictions contained in federal law." Now the question is why limit Domestic partners in who they marry? Why? What have cousins to do with it?
@MarAzul you promised months ago you'd start posting things worth reading. This whole thread isn't worth the time.
