Simon Duncan receives funding from the ESRC. Marriage used to be an essential gateway into adult life, allowing legitimate sexual intimacy, parenting and homemaking. But these days, most couples live ...

Smiling woman hugging her partner on the couch from behind in the living room. Should you live with a partner you’re not married to? One aspect to consider is the fact that some states may consider ...

What is a marriage and common law relationship? What's the difference between common law and marriage in Canada? How do common law spouses divide their property? Common law relationships, marriage, ...

Common-law spouses may enjoy benefits similar to those with a marriage license Lita Epstein has 18+ years of experience as an author and financial writer. She has also written over 40 books. A ...

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Property division in a divorce depends on whether the state follows community property or common law rules. In community property states, most assets acquired during the marriage belong equally to ...