Brazil Judge: Union Between Gays Are Stable

 

In an unprecedented decision in the region, the Black River of Justice on Thursday gave the right to a stable gay couple.

The decision is the judge of the 8th Circuit, Paulo Roberto Zaidan Maluf. In the process, the judge says gay couples have the same right to those who live a heterosexual union. He says it is still a factor of social development and recognition of human dignity.

The Secretary AJC, 45, and the banking ICF, 46, lived together for 21 years, but now will be able to register the union office.

The couple already has plans to adopt a child. But the first step after the victory in court will thank God. On day 20, A. and the partner will take a copy of the church in the basilica, in Aparecida do Norte. "We are religious and we thank you for the grace achieved," said A.

The couple met at a carnival ball. A. had separated from his wife, to whom she was married two years and had a son. "It was love at first sight. After the first meeting did not split up more, "said the secretary.

A. Since we are together and I. bought the house, motorcycle, car and other property. The desire to have a stable relationship was notarized, to ensure the safety of the couple in the future.

"We have no problems with our families. But you never know what can happen. It's not fair that one of us to be nothing in the death of a partner. All we have been conquered by two, "said A.

Contract

In Black River, 30 gay couples have civil partnership agreement, under the Gada (Group of Support to Sick of AIDS).

The document is made with notarization in the notary. "It is like a contract of sale. In a way, the document gives a security to the couple, "said Julio Cesar Figueiredo Caetano, general coordinator of Gada.

For Julio, the judge's decision will open up a precedent for other couples fight about rights in court.

"This decision is consistent with other decisions of the judiciary in relation to the same sex. This is another achievement, "said Julius.

Janaina de Paula
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