A legal separation involves a formal decision by the married couple to live separate lives. Most states require the couple to file a request in family court. There are many reasons a couple would choose a legal separation. Sometimes it is required by the court before...
Divorce is a legal process that requires a legal reason and court judgment to end the marriage. However, some rules and paperwork may vary from state to state. For instance, a few states require a married couple to live apart and separate before filing for divorce....
The main difference between a prenuptial agreement and a postnuptial agreement is the timing of when they are made. A prenuptial agreement is made before a couple gets married, while a postnuptial agreement is made after a couple is already married. Prenuptial...
There are many different forms of marital agreements (besides a legally-binding marriage) from common law marriage to civil unions and domestic partnerships. Common Law Marriage Common law marriage, a.k.a. informal marriage or “marriage by habit and repute,” is...
Marriage is a legally-binding relationship between two people. In the US, this means the couple now have a number of legal responsibilities and rights, including: Inheriting property from each other Making medical and financial decisions for each other Ability to open...
