Apple Valley Divorce attorneys will explain to you that a putative spouse is generally defined by the law to mean a person who has cohabitated with another for a period of time with the understanding that they are married when they actually are not. I know, in this day in age, it would be a hard sell…
In the topic of divorces and divorce law, lawyers should make sure their clients are aware of the possibility of an annulled marriage. Similar to an annulled marriage, an otherwise valid marriage can be voided, in certain circumstances. For example, a marriage may be voidable under the law of some states if: A person did not have the mental…
In the field of family law, there are laws in every state which provide who may perform a marriage ceremony. In most states, a person may perform a marriage ceremony if they meet certain prerequisite requirements. The requirements to perform a marriage ceremony include: Being over the age of 18 or 21; The official must…
In the field of family law, there are laws in every state which state that, in certain situations, people can’t get married even if they want to. There are many reasons why a state government would dissallow a marriage. Although the laws vary in every state, the typical reason for disallowing a marriage are: A marriage…
The laws in every state in the United States require that a person meet a minimum age and mentally competency requirement in order to get married. For instance, in some states, a person has the right to marry someone of the opposite sex as long as they are at least 18-years-old or, with parental consent,…
Many states have a specific definition of the term “marriage”. Apple Valley lawyers will tell you that your understanding of what “marriage” means in your mind may be very different from the legal definition. For example, “marriage” is being defined in many states as a civil bond or “contract” between a man and woman. Why? Many…
