marriage law

"This groundbreaking case, with much pressure from suing parties across the country and a great amount of controversy, granted the dignity of marriage to same-sex couples. Readers will find out all about the background of the case, how it made it to the Supreme Court, and why the court decided for same-sex marriage. Also included are questions to consider, primary source documents, and a chronology of the case"--Amazon.com.

Discusses the various issues related to marriage and divorce and provides an historical overview of early Roman, canon, and colonial law, marriage and cohabitation laws, property distribution and child support, and related statutes and definitions of basic legal terms.

Presents a comprehensive examination of the American legal system in relation to marriage and addresses issues of polygamy, same-sex marriages, and more and contains an A to Z list of laws and concepts, chronology, and primary documents.

Collection of essays examines various viewpoints on gay marriages, touching on the areas of family, sexual morality, and social justice.

Contains twenty essays that present differing viewpoints on several topics related to marriage and marriage law, including the constitutionality of polygamy, interracial marriage, and same-sex marriage.