The list of jurisdictions allowing same-sex unions are the District of Columbia, Maine, New Jersey, Washington State, Hawaii(which they call "Reciprocal Beneficiary Relationships")Vermont, California, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Oregon. Massachusetts is the only state that offers same-sex marriage. Same-sex marriage was legalized in 2004 in Massachusetts, and on August 31, 2007 in Iowa. Until further court review, Iowa does not permit same sex marriage.;
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 There are usually two grounds for the dissolution of civil unions, which may vary by local law. They are as follows: (1) the union is irretrievably broken or (2) one of the parties is mentally incompetent.
 Both parties must live in the state where the union was established.
, This can be done through your legal representation.
 Try to reach a mutually beneficial agreement, but understand both legal parties may need to be involved. The final decision will be made by the court.
 If you and your partner have adopted or natural-birth children, discuss where the child will reside and an appropriate visitation schedule. Legal parties may need to be involved. The final decision will be made by the court. The Alliance Defense Fund can be of help especially if children are involved.
 Often the dissolution of civil unions involves complex situations and facts that can influence the courts decision about financial responsibilities, property, assets and children.
Know the law in your state and jurisdiction.
Visit the local town clerk or office where the original certificate for civil union was submitted and ask for a divorce certificate.
Choose your grounds for dissolution.
Be sure that both parties are in residence.
Get legal representation, preferably an attorney that specializes in family law.

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Serve your partner with the proper divorce papers.
Discuss division of property, financial obligations and assets with your partner.
Work out a custody agreement.
Be prepared for a difficult road.
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