Marriage and Family

In most states, parental consent to marry is required for any party under the age of 18.

• True

• False

Property acquired during the marriage may be kept in the name of the husband or wife, but not both.

• True

• False

Marital union treated as valid by the law until terminated at the option of one or both parties.

• True

• False

Legal union of a man and woman as husband and wife.

• Divorce

• Marriage

• Common-law marriage

• Civil Union

Term in some states for the ending of a marriage

• Divorce

• Separation

• Calling it quits

When applying for a marriage license, both applicants must appear at the County Clerks office to get the license.

• True

• False

Money paid by parent to provide child with economic maintenance.

• Adoption

• Civil Union Fees

• Prenuptial Fees

• Child Support

No law specifies a minimum age for dating.

• True

• False

If one party in a heterosexual relationship proposes marriage and the other accepts, a binding contract results.

• True

• False

One way to hold on to the property and money you bring into a marriage is for both parties to sign a _________________

• Civil Union Contract

• Common-law Marriage Contract

• Marriage License

• Prenuptial Agreement