Family law is the area of law that deals with a variety of matters governing the family relationship, including getting married, getting divorced, adopting a child, and establishing and modifying child support, child visitation and custody.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Is The Legal Definition Of Marriage?
Marriage is defined as a civil contract between two people who meet the legal requirements for getting married established by the state, which vary from state to state. Generally, to be married, two people must be of opposite gender. However, some states are in the process of changing the …
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What Is A Common Law Marriage?
A small minority of states allow the creation of marriage by common law. A common law marriage is one in which there is no ceremony or marriage license. The parties must be capable of contracting and generally be of the opposite gender. A common law marriage requires an actual agreement by the …
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Who Can Solemnize A Marriage?
A person authorized to solemnize marriages must be a priest, minister or rabbi of any religious denomination...a judge or retired judge, commissioner of civil marriages or retired commissioner of civil marriages...a judge or magistrate who has resigned from office, or one of miscellaneous other …
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What About Same Sex Marriage – Is This Legal?
The short answer is that it might depend on that state in which you live or get married. Many states have introduced legislation to either specifically acknowledge same sex marriage, or at least recognize same sex "domestic partnerships" or "civil unions." …
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What Is Required To Obtain A Marriage License?
The requirements for the issuance of a marriage license are generally set by statute for the jurisdiction in which the marriage will occur. Generally it must state the names of the parties, their addresses, their ages and any other data required by the statute. Additionally a fee for the issuance …
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Are Blood Tests Required To Get Married?
This depends on the state in which the wedding is taking place, because the rules vary from state to state. Numerous states ended premarital blood tests and/or physical exams, but some do require tests for illnesses such as rubella, tuberculosis, and venereal disease. In addition, since the boost …
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What Is A Prenuptial Agreement?
A prenuptial agreement, or a premarital agreement, is a written contract created by two individuals who plan to be married. This agreement lists all individually owned property, such as homes and businesses, family assets, stocks and bonds, savings accounts as well as debts, and specifies …
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Should I Make A Prenuptial Agreement With My Future Spouse?
The answer to that depends on your specific circumstances, and on the two of you as individuals. Financial planners and divorce attorneys argue that prenuptial agreements should be considered if any of the following particulars apply: there are children involved from a previous marriage, there …
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