American marriage law: Difference between revisions
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==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. | ||
==Marriage requirements== | |||
3 are the requirements for marriage: | |||
1. Capacity | |||
**state of mind | |||
**age | |||
2. a marriage license | |||
3. a ceremony | |||
Revision as of 14:06, 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.
Marriage requirements
3 are the requirements for marriage:
1. Capacity
- state of mind
- age
2. a marriage license
3. a ceremony
