Spousal equivalent Sample Clauses
The "spousal equivalent" clause defines and recognizes a person who, while not legally married to the other party, maintains a relationship functionally similar to that of a spouse. This clause typically applies to domestic partners or long-term cohabitants, granting them rights or responsibilities equivalent to those of a legal spouse under the agreement. By including this provision, the clause ensures that non-married partners are treated fairly and consistently, addressing potential gaps in legal recognition and preventing disputes over benefits, obligations, or entitlements that would otherwise be limited to married couples.
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Spousal equivalent. Any person with whom an employee is living with as in a conjugal relationship for one (1) year or longer.
Spousal equivalent. The term spousal equivalent shall mean a cohabitant occupying a relationship generally equivalent to that of a spouse.
Spousal equivalent. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Spousal Equivalent” shall be a person who meets the following conditions: (i) irrespective of whether or not the relevant person and the Spousal Equivalent are the same sex, they are the sole spousal equivalent of the other for the last 12 months, (ii) they intend to remain so indefinitely, (iii) neither are married to anyone else, (iv) both are at least 18 years of age and mentally competent to consent to contract, (v) they are not related by blood to a degree of closeness that would prohibit legal marriage in the state in which they legally reside, (vi) they are jointly responsible for each other’s common welfare and financial obligations, and (vii) they have resided together in the same residence for the last 12 months and intend to do so indefinitely.