WHY SHOULD YOU DOCUMENT YOUR RELATIONSHIP?
The relationship between you and your spouse is a private matter. However, mutual love also means mutual responsibility. Protect your relationship against future legal or administrative requirements.

WHY SHOULD YOU DOCUMENT YOUR RELATIONSHIP?
According to the wording of most municipal ordinances, health coverage and other benefits are extended to a person, "who lives in the same household and shares the common resources of life in a close personal and intimate relationship" with a city employee. Such Partner may be of same or opposite gender as the employee.

WHY SHOULD YOU DOCUMENT YOUR RELATIONSHIP?
Documented proof of your civil union is necessary to establish your eligibility to receive benefits that may be available such as employee/spouse medical coverage, hospitalization, life insurance and/or survivor benefits. How do you establish PROOF?