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Common-law Marriage and Divorce Differ by State

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The archaic practice of common-law marriage still exists in a handful of states. HowStuffWorks finds out more about common-law marriage.

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.

Betrothed Through the Centuries: A Timeline of Marriage

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Today's version of marriage looks a lot different than the unions enjoyed by our ancestors. Check out a timeline of marriage at HowStuffWorks.

True or False: Catholic Marriage Edition

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Catholics take their religion’s rules and rituals very seriously, especially when it comes to the sacrament of marriage. Can you tell which Catholic marriage rules are factual and which are fake?

How Has Interracial Marriage Been Treated Around the World?

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What's the state of interracial marriage in the United States and around the world? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.

How does getting married affect your auto insurance?

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How does getting married affect your auto insurance? Read about how your auto insurance is affected after marriage.

5 Tax Benefits That Come With Marriage

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Is marriage a bonus or a penalty when it comes to taxes? Good question! It isn't always a boon, but here are five tax benefits that come with marriage.

Loving v. Virginia: The Landmark Case That Legalized Interracial Marriage in the U.S.

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Richard and Mildred Loving's marriage led to the Supreme Court's 1967 decision to ban anti-miscegenation laws. Learn about the case at HowStuffWorks.

True or False: The Crazy Laws Quiz

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There are thousands of laws out there designed to keep people civil, safe and organized... and then there are those laws that make you scratch your head and wonder how they ever got passed in the first place. Take our quiz to see if you can spot some of the craziest laws on the books!

Exploring the World of Mail-order Marriages

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While the headlines usually focus on tales of abuse and scams, the reality is more humdrum — and heartbreaking.

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