No matter what type of wedding you plan to have there are certain legal requirements that must be met before you can have a ceremony. And marriage creates certain legal benefits and responsibilities as well. Before you get married, you need to decide whether you want your spouse to sign a prenuptial agreement. A prenuptial agreement may be beneficial if you have a substantial amount of property in your own name that you want to keep separate. Eligibility for marriage Not everyone is legally eligible to get married in the United States.
Eligibility depends on, among other things, age, mental capacity and relationship to each other.
In addition to being eligible for marriage, a couple must follow certain requirements before getting a marriage license. These may include a waiting period between the license and the ceremony as well as a blood test. Benefits and responsibilities of marriage Marriage gives certain legal rights, such as the right to inherit property from your spouse and the right to a share of marital responsibility. It also has certain responsibilities, including the obligation to pay for joint debts. If you want to get married in another country, you need to follow the laws of that country.