Lineal consanguinity is the blood relationship among persons where one is a direct descendant or ascendant of the other. It is the relation in a direct line, such as between a father, son, and grandson.
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marriage
marital deduction
Marital deduction refers to exceptions to gift and estate taxes for transfers made to spouses. Almost all property qualifies for this deduction and there is no limit. The deduction does not avoid taxes completely, but rather, the spouse...
marital misconduct
Marital misconduct refers to conduct that is alleged to have caused the erosion of a marriage. In some states the spouse found guilty of marital misconduct will be adversely affected during property division, distribution of spousal support...
marital privilege
Marital privilege, also known as spousal privilege, is recognized by the law of evidence and the Supreme Court to protect private spousal communications and prevent any testimony against a spouse from being used in judicial proceedings....
marital property
In a divorce case, the court divides all property owned by spouses into two categories according to its state law: 1) marital property owned between spouses, and 2) separate property of each spouse.
Marital property...
marital settlement agreement
Marital settlement agreements, also known as divorce settlement agreements, marital termination agreements, separation agreements, or stipulations of settlements, are written contracts between divorcing spouses of their responsibilities and...
marital termination agreement
Marital termination agreements, also known as divorce settlement agreements, marital settlement agreements, separation agreements, stipulations of settlements, are written contracts between divorcing spouses of their responsibilities and...
marital tort
A marital tort refers to a tort committed by one spouse against the other. It is a civil action as between spouses, or against a third party for their interference in the marital relationship. As with most torts, these actions may be based...
marriage
Marriage is the legal union of individuals.The basic elements of a marriage are: (1) the parties' legal ability to marry each other, (2) mutual consent of the parties, and (3) a marriage contract as required by law.
See also Common-Law...
marriage certificate
Also called a “certificate of marriage”, a marriage certificate is a written instrument generated by the state, and authorized by an officiant, that attests to the formation of a marriage. The certificate is usually signed by the spouses, officiator of...