Marriage

  • Purpose of Marriage

    After marriage, two people are joined together in a legal, social and often religious contract. Marriage refers also to the period after the marriage ceremony or wedding. Historically, couples often got married for the purpose of having children, but companionship, intimacy and financial security have become alternate reasons for modern marriage.
  • Common Law Marriage

    Common law marriage is a situation where a couple has represented themselves as husband and wife for a certain period of time, but have never applied for a marriage license or certificate. A key provision of common law marriage is that the individuals wish to be married—two people living together that do not want to be married cannot be forced into marriage under common law. As of 2008, only 16 states recognized common law marriage. AQ Nolo.com: Common Law Marriage FAQ

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