1. In Stone v. Thompson, why does South Carolina Supreme Court abolish Common Law marriage for future?

2. Why did court refuse to recognize common law marriage between Susan and Marion, after they lived together for 20 years and raised two children?

3. Man and woman, Arizona residents, travel to El Paso, Texas, where they declare themselves to be husband and wife in front of friends and then consummate marriage in motel. After return to Arizona, they continue to cohabit as married couple for several years. When relationship ends, woman files for divorce. Man argues no marriage ever existed. WHAT IS THE RESULT?

4. Edie and Marcia lived together in Colorado from 2001 to 2014, participated in commitment ceremony at start of cohabitation, and owned property jointly. They ultimately separated and Edie sought share of Marcia's retirement benefits and spousal support. She argued that they had entered into a valid common law marriage and marital property law should therefore apply. Marcia argued that they never intended to marry since same-sex marriage was not recognized at the time. What is the result?

5. In Williams v. Williams (Nev. 2004), what was the remedy available to putative spouse? How is this differ from common law marriage?

6. In McGuire v. McGuire (Neb. 1953), What did Lydia McGuire want and why didn't the Nebraska supreme court grant her relief?

7. In McGuire v. McGuire (Neb. 1953), why didn't Lydia just leave?

8. In McGuire v. McGuire (Neb. 1953), why didn't Lydia buy the things she wanted?

9. The doctrine of necessaries: Why is this problematic for a creditor?

10. Please explain contemporary approaches of Gender-neutral and Primary liability of contracting spouse vs. joint & several liability

11. Under Arizona Law, when do community property rights begin and end?

12. Under Arizona Law, when can a spouse bind the community?

13. Under Arizona Law, what property can be used to satisfy a community or separate debt?

14. Diego and Maria are a married couple living in Arizona. They are both employed and keep their earnings in separate bank accounts. Diego inherits $50,000 from his aunt and buys a corvette. Maria earns $100,000 on book sales from a novel written during the marriage and invests in the stock market.

(a) What is the community property and (b) what is the separate property?

(c) Without consulting Maria, Diego buys an expensive sea kayak on credit, if he defaults, what property can the seller reach?