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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 Mississippi, marriage is recognized as a legal union between two people, which establishes rights and obligations between them as defined by state law. The Mississippi Code provides the legal framework for marriage, including eligibility requirements such as age and consent, prohibitions on certain types of marriages, and the process for obtaining a marriage license. Couples in Mississippi may also enter into prenuptial or postnuptial agreements to alter or specify the terms of their marriage contract, particularly regarding property and financial matters. While marriage is intended to be a lifelong commitment, Mississippi law also provides mechanisms for legal separation and divorce, allowing couples to dissolve their marriage under certain conditions. The grounds for divorce, property division, alimony, and child custody are all addressed within the state's statutes, primarily within the family code sections.

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Mississippi State Code

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Mississippi State Code

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