Monthly Archives: February 2010

Family Law: What Exactly is Marriage?

Marriage is considered to be one of the prime focuses in family law. Marriage is considered to be the contract or legal union between a man and a woman to create a kinship between the two, but can also, in some jurisdictions, be a legal union between two members of the same sex. A marriage … Continue reading

What is Common Law?

Common law is a type of law that is established through court decisions made by judges, commonly referred to as case law as well. This is different from the traditional means of legislative statutes and laws passed by executive means. Common law is based on the notion that if a court decision is made for … Continue reading

Information and History of Common Law Marriage

De facto marriage, otherwise known as common law marriage, is a type of legal marriage that is recognized by states that allow it. Common law marriages do not involve any type of ceremony or contract that is written up between the two parties. Rather, marriage is recognized in certain jurisdictions if certain key requirements are … Continue reading