You may be familiar with the term ‘bigamy,’ which means that you would marry a second spouse without divorcing the first one. What happens if you find yourself in this same situation, even if you didn’t try it? This practice is illegal on a federal level and your marriage could suffer because of it. Today… Continue reading →
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Sample Cohabitation Agreement
The following form is intended for illustrative purposes only. Your attorney can help you ensure it complies with the laws in effect where you live. This is just a sample intended to guide you and your attorney in drafting a cohabitation agreement that best protects your interest. ________________________________________, Cohabitant No. 1, and ____________________________________, Cohabitant No…. Continue reading →
Ninth Circuit puts Temporary Hold on Idaho Same-Sex Marriages
Same-sex marriage was temporarily blocked in Idaho on Thursday by the Ninth Circuit, while the appeals court decided whether or not to give an emergency stay. At the same time, a judge in Arkansas cleared the way for same-sex marriage to proceed. The Ninth Circuit stayed U.S. Magistrate Judge Candy W. Dale’s appeal to discontinue… Continue reading →