Although there is a constitutional amendment in Montana stating that “only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state” and bars marriage for same-sex couples, it in no way precluded the state from providing other forms of recognition for same-sex couples.

Do companies still offer domestic partner benefits?

It’s important to note that companies are not required by federal law to provide domestic partner benefits even if they offer coverage to married couples, but some states and municipalities do mandate that businesses offer coverage to unmarried couples.

How long do you have to live together to be common law in Montana?

The cases in Montana have mainly been concerned with the final part of the test, cohabitation and public repute. There is no bright line in these cases. Cohabitation, living together, is one issue that the Court will look at, but it alone is not the determinative factor. There is no specific length of time.

Can anyone officiate a wedding in Montana?

When considering side jobs, few people think of acting as an officiant for weddings. The Cascade County Clerk of District Court Office said, according to Montana Statute, someone can officiate at a wedding as long as the parties getting married believe he or she is qualified to solemnize their marriage.

Do you have to have health insurance for domestic partner?

Yes! You may also try and ask your employer to add domestic partner benefits to your company health insurance plan using the data we discussed above. Statistically, it will not cost them much more if anything. The coverage for domestic partners can be added by most employee health benefit plans very easily.

Is it legal for insurance to cover opposite sex domestic partners?

There is no legal prohibition or requirement that an insurance company offer coverage to opposite-sex domestic partners or same-sex domestic partners who are not parties to a civil union.

Are there any employers that offer domestic partner benefits?

According to Aon Hewitt, 77% of large employers offer domestic partner benefits to same-sex couples and 51% offer the benefits to opposite-sex couples. You can view the Bureau of Labor Statistics table of unmarried domestic partner benefits across private companies here.

Are there health insurance benefits for same sex spouses?

Since same-sex marriage became legal, a growing number of companies have eliminated their health insurance coverage for domestic partners. Their justification is that there’s no need to continue offering the coverage now that same-sex partners can legally get hitched and become same-sex spouses.