Understanding Domestic Partnership Dissolution in Delaware Navigating the end of a relationship is rarely easy, and when that relationship is a registered domestic partnership in Delaware, the legal landscape can present unique challenges. Unlike a traditional marriage, which has well-defined statutes governing divorce, the dissolution of a domestic partnership often requires a different legal approach. This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide for Delaware domestic partners considering or undergoing dissolution, offering practical advice, legal insights, and outlining the process. What is a Delaware Domestic Partnership? Before delving into dissolution, it's crucial to understand what a domestic partnership entails in Delaware. Enacted in 2011, Delaware's Domestic Partnership Act allowed same-sex couples, and in certain circumstances, opposite-sex couples who met specific criteria, to register their relationship with the state. While it provided m...