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Over 1138 Federal rights and nearly 700 PA State rights are granted by civil marriage.

Provided by PA Diveristy Network: http://www.padiversity.org/stats.html

Federal Marriage Rights include

  • Access to Military Stores
  • Assumption of Spouse's Pension
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Immigration
  • Insurance Breaks
  • Medical Decisions on Behalf of Partner
  • Sick Leave to Care for Partner
  • Social Security Survivor Benefits
  • Tax Breaks
  • Veteran's Discounts
  • Visitation of Partner in Hospital or Prison

State Marriage Rights include

  • Assumption of Spouse's Pension
  • Automatic Inheritance
  • Automatic Housing
  • Lease Transfer
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Burial Determination
  • Child Custody
  • Crime Victim's Recovery Benefits
  • Divorce Protections
  • Domestic Violence Protection
  • Exemption from Property Tax on Partner's Death
  • Immunity from Testifying Against Spouse
  • Insurance Breaks
  • Joint Adoption and Foster Care
  • Joint Bankruptcy
  • Joint Parenting (Insurance Coverage, School Records)
  • Medical Decisions on Behalf of Partner
  • Certain Property Rights
  • Reduced Rate Memberships
  • Sick Leave to Care for Partner
  • Vehicle Transfer Tax
  • Visitation of Partner's Children
  • Visitation of Partner in Hospital or Prison
  • Wrongful Death (Loss of Consort) Benefits