Civil Union Ends In Uncivil Divorce

[Guest Les]

Civil Union Ends In Uncivil Divorce

by Peter Moore

365Gay.com Newscenter in London

 

(June 8, Berlin) Germany's first gay divorce has been granted by a court in the western city of Oldenburg.

 

The couple had registered a "life partnership" late last year before a notary public. In March they separated after repeated arguments about alleged infidelity.

 

Although a one-year separation is generally required before a divorce or annulment, the court determined the rift to be serious enough to justify ending the partnership.

 

Neither of the two men, aged 27 and 50, had applied for alimony.

 

Germany legalized civil unions for gays and lesbians last July. The act covers same-sex couples in pensions and allows the use of one spouse to take the surname of a partner. It also grants adoption rights.

 

 

 

Now I know we arrived...at least in Germany!

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[Rick Munroe]

I just read this to Derek and now he's looking at me with a gleam in his eye.