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American marriage law: Difference between revisions
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**no bigamy (only 2 parties allowed) | **no bigamy (only 2 parties allowed) | ||
**no incest | **no incest |
Revision as of 15:10, 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 (in most jurisdictions, parental consent is needed if a party is under 18)
- no bigamy (only 2 parties allowed)
- no incest
2. a marriage license
3. a ceremony