Marriage Licenses and Paperwork
Marriage
State laws determine most marriage requirements. There are state laws on age, proof of personal information, fees, waiting periods, and who may marry. In most states, getting married means that your spouse's income and debt now become yours, and vice versa.
Prenuptial Agreements
Generally, prenups protect assets that may otherwise be subject to marital property laws. Specifically, these documents may be used to:
For a prenup to be valid in many states, it must satisfy the following conditions:
Changes may occur in this area of law. The information provided is brought to you as a public service, and is intended to help you better understand the law in general. It is not intended to be legal advice regarding your particular problem or substitute for the advice of a lawyer.
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