Recognition of same-sex unions in Lithuania

Lithuania has allowed same-sex couples to register civil partnerships through the courts since 17 April 2025, when the Constitutional Court of Lithuania ordered the Seimas to legislate to allow civil unions granting same-sex couples some legal rights and benefits. The court also opened the possibility for same-sex couples to register civil partnerships through the courts, even in the absence of specific legislation.

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Recognition of same-sex unions in Lithuania

Lithuania has allowed same-sex couples to register civil partnerships through the courts since 17 April 2025, when the Constitutional Court of Lithuania ordered the Seimas to legislate to allow civil unions granting same-sex couples some legal rights and benefits. The court also opened the possibility for same-sex couples to register civil partnerships through the courts, even in the absence of specific legislation.

Source: Wikipedia "Recognition of same-sex unions in Lithuania" · CC BY-SA 4.0

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