Legal Considerations in Marriage and Divorce Mrs. A Business Law
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18-118-1 Legal Aspects of Marriage
18-218-2 Legal Aspects of Divorce
Chapter 18 1
CHAPTER 18
MarriageMarriage is a legal union of a man and woman as husband and wife.
When a marriage proposal is accepted, a binding contract results.
State laws set minimum age for marriage without parental consent.
Cohabitation is legal in Colorado.
Chapter 18 2
1. When a marriage proposal is accepted, a binding contract results.
2. If both later agree to end their engagement, the contract is annulled – the annulled – the agreement is void. (problems from the agreement is void. (problems from the very beginning).very beginning).
3. Voidable marriage - spouse lying about a past marriage, age, wealth A voidable marriage can be annulled – a court order that cancels a marriage.
Chapter 18 3
$20 revenue marriage license (no waiting period)
18 is legal, 16 parental consent, under 16 you need a court order
No blood test or physical exam License expires 30 days from date of issue Common-law marriage
Chapter 18 4
#1 Duty: Parental rights and duties Adoption Emancipation
Property rights and duties Pre-Nup Post-Nup
Chapter 18 5
A marriage may end several ways:
1.Death of either spouse2.Annulment (legal vs. religious)3.Void Marriage - Bigamist4.Divorce (Dissolution)
Irreconcilable Differences
Chapter 18 6
No-fault divorce State divorce laws
Separation – 90% Issues to be resolved:
Division of property – age, $, contributions to marriage
Parenting time and Decision Making (Custody and visitation)
Maintenance (Alimony) – set by court
Chapter 18 7