American marriage law: Difference between revisions
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In the United States, a marriage is a contract. However, unlike an ordinary contract | In the United States, a marriage is a contract. However, unlike an ordinary contract, <u>consent of the state</u> is required to dissolve or modify a marriage contract. | ||
==Jurisdiction== | ==Jurisdiction== | ||
The terms and obligations of a marriage contract are governed by state laws. | The terms and obligations of a marriage contract are governed by state laws. | ||
Revision as of 12:57, May 4, 2023
In the United States, a marriage is a contract. However, unlike an ordinary contract, consent of the state is required to dissolve or modify a marriage contract.
Jurisdiction
The terms and obligations of a marriage contract are governed by state laws.
