Welcome to the Marriage section of FindLaw's Family Law Center, providing information and resources to help you with legal issues related to marriage -- including prenuptial agreements, marriage licenses, and the concept of "common law marriage." To begin, please select one of the following:

• Marriage Basics - Legal rights and benefits of marriage, and requirements for a valid marriage.

• Guide to Getting Married - Legal issues to consider at each step of the marriage process.

• Prenuptial Agreements - Requirements for a valid pre-marital (prenuptial) agreement, and tips for creating a prenup.

• Marriage, Money, and Property - Information on married couples and property, including marital property, debts, and taxes.

• Common Law Marriage - Where and when an unmarried couple may be considered married in the eyes of the law.

• Same-Sex Couples - Tips on same-sex marriage, same-sex parenting, and more.

• Marriage Laws State-by-State - Marriage laws in every state, including license and blood test requirements.

• More Topics - Parenting, changing your name, bringing foreign spouses to the U.S., and more.

• Get Help Now
- Information on finding, talking with, and hiring a family law attorney.

• Forms and Resources - Helpful forms and tools related to marriage.

You can access these topics throughout the section via the links in the navigation bar at the top of the page. Also, be sure to use the "Browse" box on the left side of every page, as it contains links to additional information for each topic.

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