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How Marriage Works

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Marriage is about beginning a new life with a loved one, but it's also a legal process. Learn about marriage laws, marriage licenses and marriage customs.

How Digital Scales Work

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Digital scales are common measuring devices that harness several physical laws. Learn how digital scales weigh everything from peanuts to penguins.

10 Common Bankruptcy Questions

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If you're lucky, you'll never have to know about bankruptcy. But just in case, here are answers to 10 common bankruptcy questions from HowStuffWorks.

How Class Action Lawsuits Work

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Class action lawsuits can be an efficient way to achieve justice for a large number of people. Learn how class action lawsuits work.

10 Common Questions About Islam, Answered

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How much do you know about the Muslim religion? HowStuffWorks asks and answers 10 questions about Islam.

How to Legally Change Your Name

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Changing your name legally can involve a lot of steps. We'll break it down for you.

Why the Stamp Act Was Reviled in the American Colonies

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The British imposition of the Stamp Act in 1765 drew street demonstrations against the new law in the American colonies, resulting in its eventual repeal.

Will bankruptcy affect my spouse's money?

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After one spouse declares bankruptcy, the other one could be left paying off the debts. Wait, really? Learn about bankruptcy and your spouse's money.

What is BigLaw, and why is it in danger?

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BigLaw represents the pinnacle of the field, but new law school grads are finding it harder to reach. Learn what went wrong with BigLaw.

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