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Marriage

Marriage—also known as matrimony or wedlock—is the legal and cultural process by which two people join their separate lives as one. The contractual rights and obligations of the parties to a marriage are generally defined by the state, as provided in the state’s statutes (often in the family code), unless otherwise agreed by the parties in a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement. Marriage is intended to last until death, but is often terminated sooner by separation or divorce.

In Delaware, marriage is recognized as a legal union between two individuals, which confers upon them certain rights, responsibilities, and obligations as defined by state law. The Delaware Code, particularly within the Domestic Relations section, outlines the legal requirements and procedures for entering into a marriage, including age restrictions, licensing, and solemnization. Parties to a marriage in Delaware may also enter into prenuptial or postnuptial agreements to alter or specify the terms of their union regarding property and financial matters. While marriage is intended to be a lifelong commitment, Delaware law provides mechanisms for legal separation and divorce, allowing couples to dissolve their marriage under certain conditions. The process for divorce includes provisions for the division of marital property, alimony, and, if applicable, child custody and support.

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