Domestic partnerships are similar to marriages in California, but not at the federal level. Here’s what to know before applying for one.

Domestic partnerships became less common after the Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage in 2015, according to Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute.

Commentary Millennials Are Choosing Domestic Partnerships but They Don't Grant the Same Legal Rights as Marriage Many millennials are pursuing a different approach to long-term commitments ...