Washington § 26.04.260 Recognition of a legal union.

Washington Statutes

§ 26.04.260 — Recognition of a legal union.

Washington § 26.04.260

Title 26DOMESTIC RELATIONS

Ch. 26.04MARRIAGE

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Wash. Rev. Code § 26.04.260 (2026).

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If two persons in Washington have a legal union, other than a marriage, that:

(1)Was validly formed in another state or jurisdiction;

(2)Provides substantially the same rights, benefits, and responsibilities as a marriage; and

(3)Does not meet the definition of domestic partnership in RCW 26.60.030 , then they shall be treated as having the same rights and responsibilities as married spouses in this state, unless:

(a)Such relationship is prohibited by RCW 26.04.020 (1)(a) or (2); or

(b)They become permanent residents of Washington state and do not enter into a marriage within one year after becoming permanent residents. Notice — 2012 c 3: See note following RCW 26.04.010 .

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If two persons in Washington have a legal union, other than a marriage, that:

(1) Was validly formed in another state or jurisdiction;

(2) Provides substantially the same rights, benefits, and responsibilities as a marriage; and

(3) Does not meet the definition of domestic partnership in RCW 26.60.030 ,

then they shall be treated as having the same rights and responsibilities as married spouses in this state, unless:

(a) Such relationship is prohibited by RCW 26.04.020 (1)(a) or (2); or

(b) They become permanent residents of Washington state and do not enter into a marriage within one year after becoming permanent residents.

Notice — 2012 c 3: See note following RCW 26.04.010 .