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common-law marriage |
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common-law marriage: see under husband and wife husband and wife, the legal aspects of the married state (for the sociological aspects, see marriage ).
The Marriage ContractMarriage is a contractual relationship between a man and a woman that vests the parties with a new legal status. ..... Click the link for more information. . common-law marriageMarriage that is without a civil or religious ceremony and is based on the parties' agreement to consider themselves married and usually also on their cohabitation for a period of time. Most jurisdictions no longer allow this type of marriage to be formed, though they may recognize such marriages formed before a certain date or formed in a jurisdiction that permits such marriages. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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When a marriage or common-law relationship ends, dividing the family assets can be both stressful and complicated. Qassim Moussawi, spokesman for the Baghdad security operations, said the woman had been in an "urfi" marriage, a common-law relationship that is not legally recognized in most Arab countries, and that she knew her husband only by his first name. Qassim Moussawi, spokesman for the Baghdad security operations, said the woman had been in an "urfi" marriage, a common-law relationship that is not legally recognized in most Arab countries, and that she knew her husband only by his first name. |
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