While some states recognize common law marriage, there's no federal law making couples automatically married after a certain ...

Dear Quentin, My husband and I have a joint investment account with $500,000 in it. It’s money I came into the marriage with 20 years ago and have added to with family gifts.  My son from a previous ...

The UAE government has implemented the civil personal status laws to regulate the personal affairs of the large population of ...

In Thomas v. Doolittle, an independent executor of the estate of an alleged husband appealed the sufficiency of the evidence ...

A legal practitioner, Victor Owusu Asante, has addressed a common misconception among some Ghanaians regarding the legal ...

Understanding how the U.S. went from marriage equality a decade ago to steep backsliding on transgender rights today could ...

Protecting your money both before and after tying the knot is essential, but its often neglected. A 2024 Law Depot survey found that only 15% of married couples have prenuptial agreements in place.

While it may sound like something from a novel, the concept of marrying someone who has passed away is not only real but legally recognized in France. This extraordinary practice, rooted in over 200 ...

He got national attention standing up for his lesbian moms. Now he wants to defend his state's access to health care.

One day before her death, the woman called her mother and said her husband threatened to kill her, said police ...

A growing “try before you buy” attitude to marriage, with more couples living together before tying the knot, may be behind Australia’s declining divorce rates.