common law marriage
51Common Law Property — A system used by most states to determine ownership of property acquired during marriage. In contrast to the community property system, the common law property system states that property acquired by one member of a married couple belongs solely… …
52common law — noun 1》 the part of English law that is derived from custom and judicial precedent rather than statutes. ↘the body of English law as adopted and adapted by the different states of the US. 2》 [as modifier] denoting a partner in a marriage… …
53common-law — adj. Common law is used with these nouns: ↑marriage, ↑wife …
54Mariage en common law — Un mariage en common law est une forme de mariage que l on rencontre dans certains pays anglo saxons. Parfois appelé « mariage de facto », il consiste en un mariage informel, résultant du concubinage et de sa notoriété. Cette relation… …
55marriage, same-sex — n. A union between two men or two women who live together as spouses; not legally recognized by most states. See also domestic partner, marriage, common law The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy… …
56common-law wife — wife which is recognized legally and publicly although a marriage never took place …
57Marriage licence — Marriage License from the State of Georgia A marriage license is a document issued, either by a church or state authority, authorizing a couple to marry. The procedure for obtaining a license varies between countries and has changed over time.… …
58Marriage in Scotland — is between a man and a woman. Civil partnerships became available to same sex couples in December 2005 and grant rights and responsibilities identical to civil marriage. Contents 1 Eligibility 2 Marriage procedures 3 Irregular and common law… …
59Law — /law/, n. 1. Andrew Bonar /bon euhr/, 1858 1923, English statesman, born in Canada: prime minister 1922 23. 2. John, 1671 1729, Scottish financier. 3. William, 1686 1761, English clergyman and devotional writer. * * * I Discipline and profession… …
60Marriage Act — may refer to a number of pieces of legislation: Contents 1 Australia 2 Canada 3 New Zealand …
