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Marriage

Welcome to the Marriage section of FindLaw's Family Law Center, providing information and resources to help you with legal issues related to marriage -- including prenuptial agreements, marriage licenses, and the concept of "common law marriage." To begin, please select one of the following:

  • Marriage Basics - Legal rights and benefits of marriage, and requirements for a valid marriage.
  • Prenuptial Agreements - Requirements for a valid pre-marital (prenuptial) agreement, and tips for creating a prenup.
  • Common Law Marriage - Where and when an unmarried couple may be considered married in the eyes of the law.
  • More Topics - Parenting, changing your name, bringing foreign spouses to the U.S., and more.
  • Get Help Now - Information on finding, talking with, and hiring a family law attorney.

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