Further, there is currently no domestic partnership or civil union statute in Kentucky to confer many of the governmental benefits typically awarded to spouses to gay couples. As it stands, those in a same sex relationship are regarded merely as unmarried cohabitants if they in fact live together.

What is a domestic partnership in Kentucky?

According to The Free Dictionary, a Domestic Partnership is defined as “a legal or interpersonal relationship between two individuals who live together and share a common domestic life but are not joined by marriage nor a civil union.” …

Who can marry you in KY?

A minister or priest may perform marriages anywhere in Kentucky. See Manning v. Street, Ky., 130 S.W. 2d 735, 737 (1939).

Are there health insurance benefits for domestic partners?

No, your employer does not have to offer domestic partner health insurance. Even if it offers health insurance benefits to married spouses. The exception to this is in places where it is against the law not to. In the past, employers who did offer domestic partner insurance benefits often did it for the sake of employees in same-sex relationships.

Do you have to provide health insurance to an unmarried partner?

If a company’s health insurance plan permits employees’ unmarried partners to be covered and an employee is not married but in a committed relationship, the employer has to provide health insurance benefits on a post-tax basis.

Can a company provide pre tax benefits to domestic partners?

Employers Unable to Provide Pre-Tax Benefits to Domestic Partners Providing pre-tax benefits to employees is an important component of the attraction and retention programs of many companies. But under federal law, an employer can provide pre-tax health insurance benefits only to their employees’ spouses or dependents, not domestic partners.

Is there a federal definition of domestic partnership?

Not only is there not a federal definition of domestic partnership, there isn’t always consistent recognition within a state. Some states recognize domestic partnerships and maintain registries. While in other states, domestic partnerships are only recognized in certain cities and counties.