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As a general rule...the term is "unmarried." However, if you live as married without intent to deceive or defraud, legal doctrine provides you may be considered de facto married. Some states (such as Colorado) allow common law marriage, which is essentially a marriage without a license. Although California, by way of example, does not recognize common law marriage, it does recognize de facto marriage.
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Do you believe trophy spouses in Britih columbia should receive support if they divorce?
Of course. "Trophy wife" is not a legal term and the husband of a "trophy wife" certainly received many benefits of marriage (and then some) pursuant to his marriage to her.Of course. "Trophy wife" is not a legal term and the husband of a "trophy wife" certainly received many benefits of marriage (and then some) pursuant to his marriage to her.Of course. "Trophy wife" is not a legal term and the husband of a "trophy wife" certainly received many benefits of marriage (and then some) pursuant to his marriage to her.Of course. "Trophy wife" is not a legal term and the husband of a "trophy wife" certainly received many benefits of marriage (and then some) pursuant to his marriage to her.
Legal term meaning without legal force?
Illegal
What is your stand about marriage renewal bill?
If you're referring to a limited period marriage license, my stand is that it's sheer, and utter nonsense. If a couple does not wish to enter into a standard, long term marriage with all of the legal responsibilities, benefits, and family relationships, then they're not ready for marriage. If a couple wishes to make their own type of commitment or arrangement that suits them, they should go ahead and do that. If they wish to have it include some legal terms, then draw up a personal, legal contract. If you believe that such couples need a set of standard legal requirements then design a bill that covers some standard arrangements that are different from standard marriage laws, then do that; but please call it something besides a marriage. I'm all for being fair to changing times and social situations. When people enter into a real marriage, they're not just making a legal union between two people. They're enjoining families and relationships in that union, and that includes family members who aren't even born yet. To call a relationship a marriage when it is really something else, is truly unfair to everyone close to the people involved and the public at large. Perhaps it is time for something that falls between a long term relationship and a marriage, just figure out what that is, what to call it, and what, if any legal, support it should have. A limited term marriage license is nonsense. It makes me think that a limited term legal adoption might be next, which really makes me shudder. When it comes to human relationships, the sincerity of commitment is an essential element.
Does the Plaid Cymru - Party of Wales support same-sex marriage?
The Plaid Cymru party supported the Civil Partnership Act of 2004, which gave gays and lesbian couples in the United Kingdom all the same rights and responsibilities of marriage, without the use of the legal term "marriage."
What is the legal definition of a civil union?
The term "civil union" is used by several of the United States to describe a legal relationship that is equivalent or substantially equivalent to legal marriage, but which cannot be legally called a "marriage." Civil unions were primarily created for same-sex couples as an alternative to legal marriage, but are not limited to same-sex couples in several states. Several states that permitted civil unions previously have now legalized marriage for same-sex couples.
Does Reform Judaism permit same-sex marriage?
Yes. Although this term refers to a movement rather than to a specific oganization, Reform Judaism does permit same-sex marriage where it is legal.
What is legal meaning of living together as man and wife?
The legal meaning of living together as man and wife is called marriage. Different countries have different laws concerning marriage. But the basis for all marriages should be love.
What is considered a short term marriage in Tennessee?
A marriage that stays for more than 10 years is considered a short term marriage in Tennessee.
De defacto family?
Answer defacto is a latin term that means in practice or in fact but not necessarily ruled by law. Example is with maybe common law marriage. There would be a de facto family because they are living together as a family but would not have the legal binding such as a real marriage would. In some states, a common law marriage can have some of the same legal rights as a formal marriage and there are stipulations of what constitutes a common law marriage. Hope this helps.
Is there a law against a mother-in-law marrying her son-in-law the marriage was common-law and he is the father of two of your grand children?
Common-law marriage, or the thought that they are married do to long term living conditions, is not a legal marriage and cannot be used in a criminal offense when dealing with marriage law. If he is her son-in-law that means he is the legal husband of one of her daughters and it is reprehensable and adulterous that they would be doing this, but there is nothing illegal about it.
What is extra judicial killings?
A killing of a person by governmental authorities without the sanction of any judicial proceeding or legal process. So the person may have been killed by the government without having had a trial.
If same-sex marriage is legalized what could possibly happen?
What will definitely happen is that long term and committed same sex couples can legally marry and enjoy a host of legal rights that automatically come with a legal marriage and there will be more solid, stable, tax paying, responsible households in the community.
