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Unmarried partnership

A couple living together without marriage; the applicable rules may depend on regional legislation, agreements and the particular legal issue.

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There is no general automatic equivalence to marriage. Duties and rights concerning children do not depend on whether the parents are married.

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Madrid Unmarried Partnerships Act, article 1; Spanish Civil Code, article 108 · BOE (opens in a new tab)

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General information on Spanish law. Application depends on the facts, current legislation and, where relevant, regional civil law or international rules. Reviewed: 26 October 2026.

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