Prenuptial Agreement
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Common-law Marriage - Oklahoma.
To establish a common-law marriage, a man and woman must (1) be competent; (2) agree to enter into a marriage relationship; and (3) cohabit. ...   More details

Common-law Marriage - Pennsylvania.
A common-law marriage may be established if a man and woman exchange words that indicate that they intend to be married at the present time. ...   More details

Common-law Marriage - Rhode Island.
The requirements for a common-law marriage are: (1) serious intent to be married and (2) conduct that leads to a reasonable belief in the community that the man and woman are married. ...   More details

Common-law Marriage - South Carolina.
A common-law marriage is established if a man and woman intend for others to believe they are married. ...   More details

Common-law Marriage - Texas.
A man and woman who want to establish a common-law marriage must sign a form provided by the county clerk. In addition, they must (1) agree to be married, (2) cohabit, and (3) represent to others that they are married. ...   More details

Common-law Marriage - Utah.
For a common-law marriage, a man and woman must (1) be capable of giving consent and getting married; (2) cohabit; and (3) have a reputation of being husband and wife. ...   More details

Community Property.
Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington follow a different system. They are "community property" states. In these states, the income earned and both spouses share property acquired during marriage eq ...   More details

Confusion in Marriage - Common Law in Texas.
QUESTION:
 
My ex and I separated four years ago but had a registered common law marriage. My current boyfriend and I, with whom I've lived all this time, are discussing marriage, but I'm not sure whether any divorce laws exist for a regis ...   More details

Could a prenuptial agreement mean the parties don't trust each other?
Maybe, but a prenuptial (premarital) agreement usually is grounded in realism rather than a lack of trust. For older couples who are marrying a second time, the parties simply want to protect their children. Younger couples may simply feel that a pre ...   More details

Couples Choose to Alter Spousal Rights Provided by Law.
Couples choose to alter their statutory rights for a number of reasons. Some people simply wish to have certainty as to property rights and maintenance payments upon a potential divorce. By entering into a prenuptial agreement, they eliminate much of ...   More details