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Marriage


Welcome to the "Marriage" section of FindLaw's Family Law Center, providing information and state-specific resources to help with legal issues related to marriage -- including prenuptial agreements, state marriage requirements, "common law marriage," and more.

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  • 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.
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