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Marriage Resources

When the wedding-day celebrations end and the honeymoon draws to a close, all couples inevitably face the reality of life together-for better or for worse. Use these recommended sources to find out what a marriage entails from a practical point of view. Learn about your financial and legal rights as a spouse, and find online group support. This guide also provides resources for military spouses. Finally, if you are in need of some external help, you'll find directories to marriage counseling services as well. 

Have a Healthy Marriage

If you and your partner are considering marriage, there are some worthwhile resources to look into ... read more »

Money Management

Efficient money management is a key element to any successful marriage: one of the best ways to ... read more »

Marriage Law

Marriage is a legal union as much as a romantic or spiritual one, so it's important to know how this legal union will affect you and your spouse. These issues are especially relevant when assets and children are involved, and even more so if separation or divorce becomes an issue of concern.

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  • If you have never been married before and are unsure about what to expect from a legal point of view, use your friends and family as resources. People who have already been married can provide insight about legal issues you might not anticipate. 

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FindLaw's Family Law Center helps you locate any family-related law information you might need, on topics like prenuptials, child custody, divorce, and adoption.
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NOLO gives legal advice on practical home and marriage matters. Some links include "Wills and Estate Planning," "Property and Money," and "Family Law and Immigration." This site teaches you the basic legal issues behind everyday concerns.
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Cornell Law School offers this index of laws, arranged by state. The "Family Law" section includes each state's legal policies on marital and domestic relations, children, adoption, divorce, and more.
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Seek Marriage Advice

Forums and blogs are valuable sources for information on what other couples are doing: read about ... read more »

Couples Counseling

Whether you are having marriage troubles or just want to strengthen communication skills with your ... read more »

Resources for Military Spouses

Military spouses are in a unique position and have a particular set of issues in sustaining a ... read more »

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