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ABA Family Legal Guide
Family Law
Marriage
Requirements for Getting Married
- Legally, what is marriage?
- What are the legal requirements for getting married?
- At what age may people marry?
- When does a couple become married?
- Is a particular type of marriage ceremony required?
- Are common-law marriages allowed?
- What is a domestic partnership?
- Does a woman's last name change automatically when she gets married?
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