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Current as of June 28, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) Two persons who are parties to a civil union established pursuant to sections 46b-38aa to 46b-38oo, inclusive, that has not been dissolved or annulled by the parties or merged into a marriage by operation of law under section 46b-38qq as of October 1, 2010, shall be deemed to be married under chapter 815e 1 on said date and such civil union shall be merged into such marriage by operation of law on said date.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, the parties to a civil union with respect to which a proceeding for dissolution, annulment or legal separation is pending on October 1, 2010, shall not be deemed to be married on said date and such civil union shall not be merged into such marriage by operation of law but shall continue to be governed by the provisions of the general statutes applicable to civil unions in effect prior to October 1, 2010.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Connecticut General Statutes Title 46B. Family Law § 46b-38rr. Merger of civil union into marriage by default. Exception - last updated June 28, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ct/title-46b-family-law/ct-gen-st-sect-46b-38rr.html
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