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  • Who Did Tiger Cheat?
    By: Jimm Hughey | - I used to believe that marriage would diminish me, reduce my options. That you had to be someone less to live with someone else when, of course, you have to be someone more.
    ~Candice Bergen, Actor

    A recent Sports News headline read, "Nordegren Signs Contract Extension with Tiger Woods."

    The article, speaking as if this were a sports team, states that Elin Nordegren, the wife of Tiger Woods the golf pro, "has agreed to a contract extension to remain married to ...
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  • Illinois Divorce Law
    By: Martha Chan | - What are the grounds for divorce in Illinois?

    Prior to 1984, Illinois divorce law required residents to show "fault" (such as adultery or cruelty) as a basis for proving marriage breakdown. The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act now allows couples to file for divorce using "no-fault" grounds: under current Illinois divorce law, marriage breakdown is now indicated and divorce can occur if the husband and wife have been separated for as little as six months (if both parti ...
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  • Texas Divorce Law
    By: JeffreyCottrill | - What are the grounds for divorce in Texas?

    A divorce may be granted under Texas divorce law using either "Fault" or "No-Fault" grounds.

    Fault grounds include:

    (1) adultery;

    (2) abandonment;

    (3) confinement for incurable insanity for three years;

    (4) conviction of a felony and imprisonment for over 1 year;

    (5) cruel and inhuman treatment. Condonation may be asserted as a defense only if there is a reasonable expectation of rec ...
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  • Florida Divorce Law
    By: JeffreyCottrill | - What are the grounds for divorce in Florida?

    "Dissolution of marriage" is the legal term for ending a marriage in Florida divorce law. A dissolution of marriage is the legal act of terminating a marriage through a court action. The Florida Dissolution of Marriage Statute is designed to promote the amicable settlement of disputes that arise between the parties to a marriage and to lessen the potential harm to the spouses and their children caused by the process of the legal dissolution ...
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  • Florida Divorce Law
    By: JeffreyCottrill | - What are the grounds for divorce in Florida?

    "Dissolution of marriage" is the legal term for ending a marriage in Florida divorce law. A dissolution of marriage is the legal act of terminating a marriage through a court action. The Florida Dissolution of Marriage Statute is designed to promote the amicable settlement of disputes that arise between the parties to a marriage and to lessen the potential harm to the spouses and their children caused by the process of the legal dissolution ...
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  • Introduction To Marital And Personal Property Under Thai Marriage Laws
    By: Tiwi | - A Thai prenuptial agreement, also called a premarital or ante-nuptial agreement in Thailand, is a legal document, signed by both parties before marriage in Thailand. Under Thai law the prenuptial commonly lists each party's personal assets, and could give management of certain jointly owned marital property to one of the parties. It could also state potential division of jointly owned marital property if the marriage is later dissolved (at death or divorce).

    Community and personal p ...
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  • Marriage Financial Planning Needed Before The Wedding
    By: Beth Jones | - When you are thinking about getting married, it is also time to think about your financial plans. When you plan your wedding, you spend a lot of time deciding what you want in personalized wedding favors, wedding accessories, bridesmaid and groomsmen gifts, bridal apparel and even the honeymoon, but haven't yet planned for the day to day finances after the marriage. Many couples go into marriage with no idea on how to manage their money. Conflicts over money are the number one problem reported b ...
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  • What Does An Attorney Do With Family Law?
    By: Julio Martinez | - A family law attorney focuses on several different aspects of family law, such as divorce, child custody, child support, marriage, adoption and other issues such as domestic violence and same sex couples. Family law also deals with issues of paternity, infertility, guardianship, emancipation, along with grandparent visitation and custodial rights. If you want to change your name or become a foster parent, a family lawyer is who will be able to help you.

    When Do You Need an Attorne ...
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  • What Does An Attorney Do With Family Law?
    By: Rolando Valdes | - A family law attorney focuses on several different aspects of family law, such as divorce, child custody, child support, marriage, adoption and other issues such as domestic violence and same sex couples.

    Family law also deals with issues of paternity, infertility, guardianship, emancipation, along with grandparent visitation and custodial rights. If you want to change your name or become a foster parent, a family lawyer is who will be able to help you.

    When Do You ...
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  • How To Customize "wedding"
    By: Emily Jones | - The wedding preparation is the proper execution plan of action which is constrain to the certain time limits. Before you start your wedding planning, you need to set a budget. Whether you're thinking about a inexpensive nuptials or one that would make a Hollywood movie star turn green with enviousness, you need to decide how much you are going to pass and who is going to help pay for the event.

    The next thing on your list should be the substance of your wedding. Whether you want a ...
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  • Is Premarital Sex Ok?
    By: Elliott Connie | - In todays day and age, rarely are partners in relationship virgins when they tie the knot. Considering the recent acceptance of premarital sex in contemporary society, the popularity of prenuptial agreements, and the changing standards of acceptance, we asked marriage counselor Elliott Connie his thoughts on premarital sex and some other issues and whether they will help or hinder a marriage down the road.

    Voices from the right continue to preach abstinence, both because of reli ...
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  • Georgia Prenuptial Agreements
    By: Michael Waddington | - Planning a weddingyou have to consult with caterers, florists, musicians and an attorney? Many couples choose to have a Georgia prenuptial agreement, sometimes called a premarital agreement, signed before they say I do. The reasons vary but include:
    One of the partners may have substantial assets they dont want to lose in case of a divorce.
    The partners want to set the parameters for alimony payments in case of a divorce.
    One of ...
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  • The Prenuptial Agreement Dilemma
    By: padam | - Should we have a prenuptial agreement


    OK. You can look at the idea as very cold and unromantic. You can look at the idea as a considerate and practical way to decide before the marriage certain issues having to do with your money.

    It is interesting to note that the custom of creating prenuptial agreements is not the modern invention that it seems to be. During the 19th century, before the Married Womens Property Act of 1848, prenuptial agreements were necessary ...
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  • A Financial To Do"' List For Engaged Couples
    By: suni89 | - Engagement can be a hectic and overwhelming time for all parties involved. However, by setting a wedding budget and by creating a long-term money-management plan, you can ensure that you will start off on the right foot. Follow these steps for a good marriage preparation:

    1. Prepare to merge finances
    Discuss your spending and saving habits, your debts and assets and your respective salaries. Be sure that you have a realistic idea of how marriage will affect you both as a cou ...
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  • Money And Marriage 101
    By: bubby02 | - Q. Is a prenuptial agreement necessary
    A. Legally speaking, marriage splits your combined assets and liabilities right down the middle. Everything gets shared. Therefore, a prenuptial agreement is sometimes very necessary, particularly when a married man or woman has assets or liabilities that will greatly exceed that of his or her spouse. To make a decision that is right for the both of you, consult with a financial planner who is familiar with the marriage laws in your state.


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  • Bringing Debts Into A Marriage
    By: Balvinder Nandrajog | - Are you a credit card junkie? Credit card debt can often be a big, deep, dark secret for someone preparing for marriage. Its an uncomfortable subject to talk about. Do you bring it up before or after he slips the engagement ring on your finger (or before you slip it onto hers)? Or do you wait until after all the marriage preparations are in place?

    If there are large differences in your assets and liabilities, it may not be such a hot idea to get a joint bank account. Furthe ...
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  • The Down Low On Prenuptial Agreements
    By: Peacetalks | - By Diana Mercer, Attorney-Mediator, Peace Talks Mediation Services, Inc., http://www.peace-talks.com/premaritalfaqs.php

    She was spose to buy ya Shorty TYCO with ya money
    She went to the doctor got lypo withya money
    She walkin around lookin like Michael with ya money
    Should of got that insured got GEICO for ya moneeey
    If you aint no punk holla We Want Prenup
    WE WANT PRENUP!, Yeaah
    It's something that you need to have
    Kanye West, Gold Digger ...
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  • That Awkward Conversation: Talking About A Prenup
    By: Peacetalks | - By Diana Mercer, Attorney-Mediator, Peace Talks Mediation Services, Inc., http://www.peace-talks.com/premaritalfaqs.php

    There are a lot of misconceptions about what prenups, premarital agreements, and prenuptial agreements are and what they do. The first step in deciding whether you need a prenup or Premarital Agreement is understanding what it is. Basically, a Premarital Agreement (prenup) is a private contract that defines certain issues within a marriage that has not yet taken place ...
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  • Premarital Agreements Are Alive And Well In Florida
    By: Philip Louie | - Unfortunately, the reality in our society is that we cannot rely on the promise of a lifelong marriage. The United States currently has the highest divorce rate at about 50 percent for first marriages and almost 70 percent for remarriages. If you live in Florida, the picture becomes even more bleak. A CDC National Vital Statistics Report reveals that in the month of October 2008, Florida had the highest number of divorces (7,007) among the 44 responding states.

    Considering the Cen ...
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  • Religious Wedding Ceremonies And Marriage Registration In Thailand
    By: Ben Hart | - The Buddhist Religion is the most widely practiced belief system in Thailand. Nearly every Thai getting married in the Kingdom will have a customary wedding consecrated by Buddhist clergy. To the foreigner, these ceremonies can be fascinating for their exoticism and sumptuousness.

    Oddly, the same attitude is not taken with regard to legalization of a marriage in Thailand. In the majority of marriages occurring in Thailand, sanctification is conducted in accordance with Buddhist re ...
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  • Ideas For Weddings That Include Children
    By: Francina Smit | - This is not such an absurd idea as your initial reaction would suggest. Many people are getting married for the second or maybe even third time and have children from previous marriages. It often happens as well that a couple has a child or children together before getting married. Therefore there is truly a demand for wedding ideas that include children.

    Many people may be truly horrified at the idea of even having children at a wedding much less including them in the ceremony or ...
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  • American Prenuptial Agreements For Inter-country Marriages
    By: Benjamin Hart | - Each year many bi-national couples make the decision to marry. An issue involved in these instances revolves around the division of property should a divorce at some point become necessary. Although many people do not wish to ponder such an eventuality, the fact is that divorce does occur and in the event that it does occur all parties should be prepared to divide up their assets and move on with their lives in as efficient a manner as possible. A prenuptial agreement facilitates a smoother tran ...
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  • Reasons Why A Prenuptial Agreement Is Advantageous To Couples Who Are Getting Hitched
    By: Jo Alesto | - Contrary to what most people know, prenuptial agreement is more of a protection on your finances than anything else. Whatever the purpose is, the basic condition applies and is still applicable to any situation. That is, couples just want to be secured in their finances and that marriage should never be a hindrance to their happiness if, in the end, the relationship did not work.

    What is a prenuptial agreement or prenup in the first place? Why some people go for it and the other ...
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  • Prenuptial Agreement
    By: Jason Hennessey | - A prenuptial (commonly abbreviated as prenupt) agreement is an agreement entered between a man and a woman who intend to get married, just before they tie the knot. Various countries across the world have been recognizing prenuptial marriage agreement for a long time. However, the terms of the agreement may vary from country to country according to the laws of those particular countries. Despite that, there are some aspects that remain common to most of the constitutions across various countries ...
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  • 7 Biggest Mistakes In Raising Startup Capital
    By: Robin Cross | - Many financing efforts fail because of some of these simple, and avoidable mistakes that business owners make when pitching their ideas to potential lenders or investors,
    In my experience these mistakes fall into one of these categories. Poor preparation, structuring the agreement, and managing the money once the deal is done.
    You can increase your chances of having a successful business by steering clear of these missteps, when both raising capital and keeping the money flowing. ...
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  • Yoga Of Maharishi Patanjali - The Promise Of Satya
    By: Paul M. Jerard Jr. | - In the Yoga Sutras, Satya is the second Yama (restraint) mentioned by Maharishi Patanjali. Yet, what exactly is Satya? In short, Satya is honesty. If you want to see a controversy, bring up the subject of honesty applied to law, politics, or business ethics.

    A promise made by a hand shake is worthless in most courts of law. Some of us have learned very expensive lessons, when a partner failed to keep a promise. Hence, we sign contracts to hold both parties to a promise.

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  • The Truth About Marriage Myths
    By: Shawn Wilson | - We all dream about living happily ever after with our Prince or Princess Charming. However, life isn't a fairytale, no matter how we wish it were so. And some of us have it in our heads that marriage to the right partner will make all our troubles disappear. Not so. Read on for the truth about some mistakenly held ideas about marriage.

    You should live together before getting married.

    Yes and no. Living together before getting married will certainly give you bot ...
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  • What You Need To Know About Prenuptial Agreements
    By: Cristi Trusler | - Prenups are no longer just limited to wealthy couples. People in all kinds of situations and from all socio-economic backgrounds are deciding to spell out their responsibilities and rights before their wedding. And, if a couple decides to divorce at some point in the future, it can clarify how assets and property will be divided.

    We should start with a definition. What is a prenup? It is written agreement that a couple signs before their marriage. If death or divorce separates the ...
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  • Prenup Lawyer New York: Safeguard Your Interests
    By: Damyel Flower | - Marriages are definitely made in heaven, but a couple needs to sustain the marriage on this earth and that is where things can, at times, go wrong. Life is very unpredictable and consists of lots of twists and turns. At one point of time you may like a person so much that you end up marrying him or her. However, at some other point of time you may find out that things are not working out between you and your spouse and you may decide to get a divorce and go your own separate ways. So, to deal w ...
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  • Debunking The Prenup Stigma
    By: Kayla Boucher | - People love choices. Typical Americans, and especially Californians, are no exception. In the "golden state", residents pride themselves on novelty and uniqueness in most aspects of their lives. Inhabitants here scoff at the notion of a lifestyle template-they would rather tailor their own existence to meet their specific needs and desires. Case in point-personal electronic devices. Almost everyone in California has one-but no one device is quite the same. There are so many exciting choice ...
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  • Hipaa And It's Estate Planning Implications
    By: Johnathan Santos | - The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA") Privacy Rule contains many estate-planning considerations that may result in amendments to existing estate plans. The most notable concern is the impact on incapacity planning and the right to obtain information without going to court for it.

    In a typical estate plan, the person will file a health care power of attorney form, if executed it gives their spouse or family member the power to make health care d ...
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  • Living Wills In Kentucky
    By: David F. | - If you become unconscious or too ill to communicate your own medical care decisions then the staff will follow your living will, which gives you a voice in the type of treatment you want. As long as you are able to express your own decisions, your living will cannot be used and you can verbally refuse or accept any medical treatment you want. If you lose your ability the participate in your own medical treatment decisions, and you don't have a Living Will, then you have no say in the type of tre ...
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  • California Summary Dissolution - The Easy Way To Get Divorced
    By: David F. | - There's a quick, easy way to get a divorce called a summary dissolution. In a summary dissolution you won't have to talk to a judge you will only need to fill out a few forms.

    Not everyone is qualified to get a summary dissolution; most people will need a regular divorce. To qualify for a summary dissolution you must meet all of the following requirements:

    1) You have been married or registered domestic partners for less than 5 years.
    2) You have no children ...
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  • When Can A Tenant Terminate Their Lease Legally?
    By: David F. | - There's 3 ways a tenant can terminate their legal obligations to the lease during its term:
    (1) You can terminate due to legal misconduct on behalf of the landlord
    (2) When the landlord legally replaces you with new tenants
    (3) And by an agreement with the landlord and the tenant

    An example of legal misconduct would be if the landlord does not maintain the premises it could be considered as legal misconduct. Some local/state laws give you the right to terminat ...
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  • The Real Reason For A Prenuptial Agreement
    By: Andey Randead | - The emotional side of having a prenup will effect how people develop or change in a relationship. It will effect how they view their options.

    Men and women have changed over the last several decades. Things are much different than they were. You must adapt to the current environment. Years ago, you would not even think about sitting down with a lawyer before getting married. The only thing you had to worry about was if you truly loved each other, and if it would last forever.
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  • "well The Marriage Wasn't Even Valid Your Honor" And Other Excuses By Mr. Blowhard . . .
    By: Antonio Fricano | - There is always that person that thinks they know some trick that will allow them to escape accountability. You know who I mean of course. We all know this person. He is the slick talking blowhard. We will call him Mr. Blowhard for the purposes of this article. Imagine Mr. Blowhard having to go through a divorce in which he will have to give half, of "his" hard earned property, to his wife. Mr. Blowhard will go to any length to avoid such a result.

    It makes for an interestin ...
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  • Advantages Of A Prenuptial Agreement
    By: David F. | - The Americans for Divorce Reform estimates that forty to fifty percent of marriages will end in divorce if current trends continue. Many are familiar with the term "Family's that pray together stay together." The Barna Research Group has proven through recent studies that 29% of Baptists, 25% of Protestants, 24% of Mormons, 21% of Catholics, and 21% of Lutherans have gone through a divorce. With so many divorces its ridiculous that everyone isn't signing a prenup.

    The first adva ...
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  • See Ya"'¦adios"'¦sianora"'¦the Painful "'˜death-like' Experience Called "'˜divor
    By: Dale Rogers | - If one of the primary reasons for a split emanated from excess debt and credit challenges then there may not be a lot of cash floating around to effect a quick settlement. Additional complications may flow from a foreclosure and/or bankruptcies where one party may not want to stay around for the rebuilding phase. It could drag on for a while, as there is not enough money to pay the lawyers. Time kills credit ratings in an emotionally charged atmosphere where an otherwise normal' person takes o ...
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  • Are Prenuptial Agreements Really Neccessary?
    By: Valorie Jay | - In today's society, nearly half of all marriages will sadly end in a divorce. With such statistics, this has promted many couples to sign a prenuptial agreement before making their way down the aisle.

    A prenuptial agreement, also referred to as a prenup, is a legally binding contract that is signed by a woman and man before they get married. The prenup clearly states how any pre-marital, as well as marital property will be divided up, should the marriage end in a divorce. A prenup ...
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  • Pre-nuptial Or Post Nuptial Financial Agreements
    By: John Kunkle | - If you have a lot of assets, and you are worried about the financial consequences of getting divorced, you may want to consider a pre-nuptial agreement.

    I'm not suggesting you get a pre-nuptial agreement, nor am I suggesting how such an agreement should be structured. That is between you, your attorney, and your financial advisors.

    However, if you are going to pursue a pre-nuptial agreement, consider the following:

    For such an agreement to be valid, y ...
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  • Should I Have A Prenuptial Agreement Before We Get Married?
    By: Nocita Carter | - Copyright 2006 Nocita Carter

    Well, that's a good question! Only you can decide whether or not this will work for your particular circumstances.

    Robert is engaged to Janet. They're planning on getting married in a few months. Janet has several pieces of property, numerous investment accounts and is worth millions of dollars. She's been dating Robert for almost five years prior to his proposal of marriage. She's decided that she wants a prenuptial agreement prior to m ...
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  • How Enforceable Is Your Prenuptial Agreement? - Part One "" Nj Divorce Law Prior To The New Jersey
    By: Curtis J. Romanowski | - Prenuptial agreements have increased in popularity in New Jersey. These agreements are entered into to protect assets and to avoid or limit liability for spousal support and to avoid what could otherwise be a prohibitively expensive divorce.

    Obviously prenuptial agreements are not for every couple. A previously divorced individual, for example, might want to safeguard certain marital assets for children of the prior marriage. Others of robust financial standing may seek to enter i ...
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  • How Enforceable Is Your Prenuptial Agreement?
    By: Curtis J. Romanowski | - Part Two The New Jersey Premarital Agreement Act

    Part One of this two-part article dealt with NJ Divorce Law Prior to the New Jersey Premarital Agreement Act. New Jersey divorce lawyers would do well to recognize that the New Jersey Premarital Agreement Act only applies to prenuptial agreements executed after November 3, 1988. The cases of Chaudry, Marshall, DOnofrio, De Lorean, Orgler and Jacobitti, all discussed in Part One of this article, therefore, had to be decided ba ...
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  • Are Prenuptial Agreements Affected By Changed Circumstances?
    By: Curtis J. Romanowski | - Fundamentally, we are talking about a contract between competent adults, which should ordinarily be enforceable and not subject to modification. Unfortunately, prenuptial agreements are routinely attacked at the time when party or the other seeks to invoke its terms.

    Clients must therefore understand that contracts for goods or services are different than contracts between married people, or between those who plan to be married. In New Jersey, the New Jersey Supreme Court in the c ...
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  • Say "i Do" To Understanding Prenuptial Agreements
    By: dave4 | - What is a marriage? It's been called a blessing, a curse, an institution, and a 'ball and chain.' It's know as the 'ultimate bliss' and 'the 10th circle of Hell.' Sonnets, odes, songs, and mountains of books have been written about marriage.

    Relationship advice columnist Ann Landers once wrote, "Every marriage is happy. Its the living together afterward that's the challenge."

    Ann is right. Whatever else marriage may be, it's a gamble. It's also contract. So it ...
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