Civil union in Finland

Civil union in Finland

Civil unions in Finland were created for same-sex couples in the form of registered partnerships in 2002.

The legislation grants similar rights and responsibilities to same-sex couples as to married different-sex couples. However, instead of marriage it creates a separate institution, and does not allow for a shared surname or adoption. Registered partnerships, which are available only to same-sex couples, are registered and dissolved using a procedure similar to that for civil marriage. The legislation also permits joint custody of children and grants immigration rights to a foreign partner.

So far the government has not publicly considered introducing gender-neutral marriage law.

See also

*LGBT rights in Finland


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