common law marriage
61marriage per verba de praesenti — Marriage by means of words of present assent. That is, a common law marriage entered into by the parties simply by their joint consent, without the interposition of any person authorized to solemnize the marriage and without formal solemnization… …
62common-lawmarriage — common law marriage n. A marriage existing by mutual agreement between a man and a woman, or by the fact of their cohabitation, without a civil or religious ceremony. * * * …
63Marriage — For other uses, see Marriage (disambiguation). Married and Matrimony redirect here. For other uses, see Married (disambiguation) and Matrimony (disambiguation) …
64Marriage law — For the social and interpersonal aspects of marriage, see Marriage. Family law …
65Marriage in the United States — Chart illustrating marital status in the United States Marriage is the state of being united to a person of the opposite sex as husband or wife in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law. [1] However, marriage can also be the… …
66Marriage in Israel — Marriages in Israel can only be performed under the auspices of the religious community to which couples belong. Matrimonial law is based on the Millet or confessional community system employed in the Ottoman Empire, which was not modified during …
67Marriage (conflict) — In conflict of laws, the issue of marriage has assumed increasing public policy significance in a world of increasing multi ethnic, multi cultural community existence.Public policyThe central political issue for each state is the choice between… …
68Marriage Act 1753 — For other marriage related legislation, see Marriage Act. Marriage Act 1753 Parliament of Great Britain Statute book chapter 26 Geo. II. c. 33 Dates …
69Marriage in England and Wales — Lining up for a traditional wedding photograph Marriage in England and Wales 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 …
70marriage — /mar ij/, n. 1. the social institution under which a man and woman establish their decision to live as husband and wife by legal commitments, religious ceremonies, etc. 2. the state, condition, or relationship of being married; wedlock: a happy… …
