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Will getting a domestic partnership affect our social security benefits?

My partner and I are California residents looking to legalize our relationship. We both receive Social Security disability benefits and know that a federal marriage affects the benefits of a straight couple negitively. Would a California gay marriage be safe, or would a domestic partnership be a better way to go? I'm worried that a domestic partnership might have it's Social Security disadvantages too, in which case, will may just remain legaly single.

Update:

Not sure if I made this clear or not, but we are a gay couple. My question is weather or not getting our relationship legaly recognized will affect our social security. And if so, which one would be less likely to reduce our benefits, California Marriage, or Domestic Partnership.

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  • john w
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    It will have no affect on your SS one way or the other.

    The Federal Government does not recognize gay marriage or domestic partnerships.

  • 5 years ago

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    Source(s): Approval For Disability Benefits : http://disability.ohfos.com/?acg
  • 4 years ago

    Social Security Disability Benefits : http://disabilityhelp.siopu.com/?DOr

  • 1 decade ago

    If you want to promulgate your relationship, I support you guys all the way. If your financial situation is in good shape, why not?

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