True Crime/Paranormal/Conspiracy Theories Part VII

Marriage Laws

Marriage Laws

The legal requirements and rules around marriage can differ from state to state. This can include details on how to obtain a marriage license and the requirements to do so, as well as big-picture issues such as who can marry whom. Before 2015, when the U.S. Supreme Court extended marriage rights to gay and lesbian partners, states were free to either allow or prohibit same-sex marriage. Other marriage issues determined through state law include age requirements for obtaining a marriage license without parental consent, whether there are exceptions for younger people with extenuating circumstances, and how marital property is construed. Show

Directory of State Marriage Laws

A collection of marriage laws from all 50 states. In this section, you'll find links to your state's laws regarding marriage requirements, procedure, and marital property.

Marriage License Requirements by State

Every state has slightly different requirements for obtaining a marriage license. Scroll through this handy compilation of state laws so you can know what you need before you go to get the marriage license.

FAQ: Marriage License Requirements

As you plan your wedding, be sure to read up on all the legal requirements for marriage. That way, when the wedding is over, you'll know you tied the knot properly. Here are some frequently asked questions to get you started.

Who Owns What in Marital Property?

Once you enter into a marriage, do you share everything with your spouse? Or are some things still legally "yours"? This article explains the different types of marital property arrangements.

Law on Marriage and Living Together- California

California's family laws regarding living together and the various aspects of premarital agreements, the validity of certain types of marriages, and where to go for more information.

Law on Marriage and Living Together-New York

Find out what legal obligations attach when you live with another person in the state of New York, with various links to domestic relations laws and the governs of the couple's agreement.

Marriage Laws Articles

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Alabama

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Connecticut

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Delaware

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Kansas

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Montana

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - North Dakota

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Utah

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Alaska

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Arizona

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Arkansas

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - California

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Colorado

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - District of Columbia

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Florida

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Georgia

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Hawaii

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Idaho

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Illinois

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Indiana

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Iowa

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Kentucky

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Louisiana

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Maine

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Maryland

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Massachusetts

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Michigan

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Minnesota

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Mississippi

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Missouri

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Nebraska

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Nevada

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - New Hampshire

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - New Jersey

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - New Mexico

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - New York

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - North Carolina

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Ohio

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Oklahoma

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Oregon

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Pennsylvania

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Rhode Island

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - South Carolina

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - South Dakota

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Tennessee

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Texas

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Vermont

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Virginia

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Washington

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - West Virginia

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Wisconsin

• Law on Marriage and Living Together - Wyoming

• Marriage License Information by State

• State Laws on Marriage

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