# Domestic Partner

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RrUujWsbn4EF5HyLOudSkR

## Labels

**Alternative Labels:**

- Cohabitant
- Significant Other

## Definition

A Domestic Partner is an individual who lives with another person in a committed, intimate relationship akin to marriage but without legal recognition as a spouse. This status often provides certain legal benefits and responsibilities, such as healthcare decision-making rights and inheritance, similar to those available to married couples.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RDlYI2CbQn1u95Hs6otNU2O

## See Also

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R81vvUfjtIynvagUMuGiDdV
- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/ReA0gy8mOLrqG7eTtFxnTh

**Deprecated:** False