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178 "Marriage Laws" Category Articles
13 DAYS AGO | 6.15.2026
New 48hr Marriage Waiting Period in Connecticut in 2026
Starting October 1, 2026, couples getting married in Connecticut must wait 48 hours to receive their marriage license.
13 DAYS AGO | 6.15.2026
Arizona Legislators Leave Loophole for Religious Discrimination Against Same-...
Arizona SB 1573 aims to restrict religious laws in courts but includes a marriage exception. AMM breaks down how this might impact marriage equality.
41 DAYS AGO | 5.18.2026
New 2026 Requirement for Utah’s Online Weddings
Learn new requirements for Utah remote marriage ceremonies in 2026, for Utah wedding officiants and ministers.
46 DAYS AGO | 5.13.2026
Congress Just Entered The “Cousin Marriage” Debate
Congress considers a new bill that would strip federal benefits and protections from "cousin marriages." Learn about H.R. 8634, "Consanguineous Marriage Proh...
53 DAYS AGO | 5.6.2026
Besos entre primos: la popularidad y la controversia del matrimonio entre primos
Una breve introducción a las costumbres matrimoniales entre primos: ¿Es posible casarse con un primo hermano o segundo? ¿Qué tan común es esta práctica en Es...
69 DAYS AGO | 4.20.2026
Proposed Law Would Simplify Gender Marker Update on Delaware Marriage Certifi...
Delaware bill HB 375 would allow transgender individuals to update marriage certificates and other vital records via self-attestation, allow applications to ...
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149 DAYS AGO | 1.30.2026
How to Fill out an Oklahoma Marriage License with Examples & FAQs
Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out a Oklahoma marriage license. Sample license & FAQs for wedding officiants and soon-to-weds, plus tips from the OK...
156 DAYS AGO | 1.23.2026
Will New Limits Be Placed on Utah’s Online Marriage Ceremonies in 2026?
Will new limits be placed on Utah's online marriage ceremonies in 2026, potentially ending most fully-virtual weddings? Learn how upcoming legislation could ...
157 DAYS AGO | 1.22.2026
How Will Marriage Laws Change in 2026? Legislation to Watch
2026 marriage legislation: See how marriage laws are changing in your state, including bills on same-sex marriage, child marriage bans, marriage license appl...
159 DAYS AGO | 1.20.2026
Virginia Voters Could Repeal Same-Sex Marriage Ban in November 2026
Virginia voters will decide in November 2026 whether to repeal the state’s same-sex marriage ban and add permanent constitutional protections for marriage eq...
164 DAYS AGO | 1.15.2026
Proposed Florida “Marriage Fraud” Law: What Immigrants & Wedding Officiants S...
Learn about a new "marriage fraud" law being considered in Florida: 2026 FL HB485 / S1316.
167 DAYS AGO | 1.12.2026
If You Don't Have Sex After Your Wedding, Are You Married?
Do you have to have sex after the wedding to be married? Take a closer look at the laws and myths behind marriage consummation, and what really makes a weddi...
186 DAYS AGO | 12.24.2025
¿Qué edad hay que tener para casarse en cada estado?
Descubre la edad legal para casarse en cada estado y territorio, con enlaces a las leyes matrimoniales sobre el matrimonio infantil, que incluyen requisitos ...
198 DAYS AGO | 12.12.2025
How to Fill out a Missouri Marriage License with Examples & FAQs
Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out a Missouri marriage license. Sample license & FAQs for wedding officiants and newlyweds, plus tips from MO Record...
200 DAYS AGO | 12.10.2025
Wisconsin Legislators Consider Banning Child Marriage in 2026
Wisconsin may ban child marriage in 2026, raising the legal age to 18 and easing divorce or annulment for married minors. Learn more about the minimum marria...