The legal term for the person who intervenes in a marriage, often by causing one spouse to commit adultery or by facilitating a divorce, is commonly referred to as a "co-respondent." In some jurisdictions, this term may also refer to a third party involved in a divorce case. Additionally, the term "alienation of affection" may be used in cases where one party sues another for disrupting a marital relationship.
The term 'non-compliance' means that a person is not obeying the laws. When a person is being non-compliant, they are breaking the law.
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.
Ownership is the legal term that describes the property a person possesses.
The person who is filing the lawsuit against someone is the plaintiff in the US court system.
No. Polygamy is marriage to more than one person. A polygram is a geometrical term relating to shapes.
The term for the dominant person is a control freak
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.
widowed
A "meretricious spouse" is a person who is involved in a supposed marriage which is void or voidable due to reasons of legal incapacity. (adapted from a legal dictionary). This term could be compared to, and distinguished from the term "putative spouse". Actual knowledge of the questionability (or actual invalidity) of the marriage may be a factor, and WHEN such knowledge (if any) was acquired may be an important factor in the characterization of such a spouse's legal status. If in doubt and in need to know, consult an attorney licensed in the jurisdiction, and / or research the issues at your local law library.
juvenile
a minor
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.