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ebfe on March 17, 2014 | parent | context | favorite | on: Julie Ann Horvath Describes Sexism and Intimidatio...

Do you ask to see a copy of their marriage license whenever someone introduces you to their wife?

For tens of thousands of years, it was possible to marry someone without recognition from the US government. I suspect it still is.

lmm on March 17, 2014 | [–]

The US government will help them take half your property after a breakup even without a marriage license, if they determine you were "acting married" so to speak.

phaemon on March 17, 2014 | [–]

It certainly is. We're never required to consult any of the colonies when we decide to marry.

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