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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 Oregon, marriage is recognized as a legal union between two individuals, which merges their lives legally, economically, and emotionally. The rights and obligations of married couples are primarily governed by state law, as outlined in the Oregon Revised Statutes, particularly within the family law provisions. These statutes cover various aspects of marriage, including the requirements for entering into a marriage, such as age and consent, as well as the legal effects of marriage on property rights, inheritance, and other legal matters. Couples in Oregon may also choose to establish certain terms regarding their property and rights through prenuptial or postnuptial agreements. While marriage is intended to be a lifelong commitment, it can be dissolved through legal separation or divorce, which is also governed by state law, including provisions for the division of property, spousal support, and, if applicable, child custody and support.

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