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3. a ceremony; most states require 3 days after waiting after the marriage license. A witness is needed. | 3. a ceremony; most states require 3 days after waiting after the marriage license. A witness is needed. | ||
== Types of marriages == | |||
There are 4 types of marriages that are of concern to American lawyers: | |||
Common law marriage | |||
Putative marriage | |||
Proxy marriage | |||
Same-sex marriage |
Revision as of 14:41, May 5, 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 from the county clerk; this is granted in a local court; in most states, you cannot wait over 180 days for the ceremony requirement.
3. a ceremony; most states require 3 days after waiting after the marriage license. A witness is needed.
Types of marriages
There are 4 types of marriages that are of concern to American lawyers:
Common law marriage
Putative marriage
Proxy marriage
Same-sex marriage