ISBN # 0-9764370-5-8
This book educates the reader about the Who, What, When and Where of marriage, starting with the requirements for a marriage license, including rules on age, sex, mental capacity and consent. The book also discusses conflicts that can arise when a marriage is valid under the laws of one state but not under the laws of another. The book features a state-by-state chart listing the document requirements for each, including which states will not issue a marriage license without a Social Security number. (Many Hispanics lack a Social Security number and find it extremely hard to marry.) The book also features a list of states allowing common law marriages (cohabitation), and their requirements.
Sadly, not all love stories end happily ever after. For those in relationships that fall apart before reaching the altar, the book explains issues such as who gets to keep the ring and the wedding gifts. For those facing the pain of divorce, the book offers advice to help minimize conflict and save on legal fees. First, the reader is familiarized with the different divorce theories -- fault versus no fault divorce -- and walked through the most common state requirements and timelines regarding who can get a divorce, when, and where.
The book also explains laws regarding alimony, pensions, and division of property. Special attention is given to child custody and child support rules and the consequences of not obeying court orders – such as not paying child support. Recognizing the psychological stresses caused by divorce, the book includes a state-by-state listing of support groups and organizations providing financial and legal aid in Spanish. The book's pictorials illustrate types of divorce proceedings and the consequences on children of parents' conflicts.
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