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Marriage Licenses and Laws

The legalities of marriage can be confusing and overwhelming. Before you get married, it is important to know the requirements for getting a marriage license such as age, identification, costs for the license, etc. Laws concerning marriage vary from state to state and country to country and change often.

Marriage Certificate

Definition of marriage certificate.

Marriage Application

Definition of marriage application.

Marriage License

Definition of marriage license.

Know the Basics About Obtaining a Marriage License

Here are the basics that you need to know about obtaining a marriage license.

Civil Marriage

Definition of civil marriage.

Is My Foreign Marriage Legally Recognized and Binding in the U.S.?

Generally, a marriage which is legally performed and valid in a foreign country is also legally valid in the United States.

For Love or Money

Are prenuptial agreements a death knell for romance? Or are they practical solutions to dealing with the problematic topic of finances in a marriage? Here are the pros and cons of prenuptial agreements.

Are Do-Overs Legal?

Many couples throughout the ages have had secret marriages. Here are answers to frequently asked questions about secret marriages including whether or not you can have a second marriage ceremony.

Incest

Definition of incest and a listing of prohibited marriages.

ACF Healthy Marriage Initiative

An explanation of President George W. Bush's Healthy Marriage Initiative.
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