What was the status of married women under common law?

How was marriage seen in the community property states?

What reforms did the Acts accomplish? What aspects of the common law marital relationship did they leave untouched?

What did the Supreme Court decide in the case of Loving v. Virginia? Why is this case so important?

Discuss the Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell v. Hodges.

Why have some merchants refused to provide wedding-related services to same-sex couples?

What kinds of marriage restriction laws are in effect today?

What concerns have been raised in relation to marriages involving minors? What kinds of reforms are being considered?

What is the effect of a technical failure to comply with these requirements?

What elements are necessary to establish a valid common-law marriage?

What was the result of the Marvin decision?

What explains the reluctance of many courts to enforce agreements between cohabiting partners?"