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Originally Posted by henry quirk
My post simply pointed out that for those who are tired of waitin', who place little premium on what 'the people' say, there is another option.
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If you're still talking about a legal contract between the two individuals, that isn't another option. Because marriage isn't only about the two individuals, it's about how they are treated by other parties.
Insurance coverage is not offered to partners of a contract, only to spouses and family.
Hospitals only allow spouses to be involved in decision making and visiting patients. Partners of a contract are not allowed.
The IRS has a special filing status for spouses, but not for partners of a contract.
You would need to come up with a contractual partnership that is recognized by others the way marriage is.
I'm sure I could think of other examples.