Americans are steadily delaying the age of first marriage. From 1983 to 2023, the median age increased by about five years to 30.2 years for men and 28.4 years for women, according to the U.S. Census.

Living together without getting married is no longer unusual; it's a valid choice. But, did you know that after a certain period, this cohabitation can gain legal recognition? While many call it ...

Do you assume common law marriage exists everywhere? At some point growing up I “learned” that any couple who lives together ...

MUCH talk has been in the media in recent times, about marriage versus common-law, and where the entitlements end in law. Is there much to marriage except a piece of paper? How much power does ...