What does M. mean in GENEALOGY

To know if you are legally married, you should check with your local or state government's marriage records to confirm that a marriage has been certified. If you are in the United States, you can contact the local county clerk's office for information.

Marriage is generally defined as a union between two people that is recognized by law and regulated by an authority. In addition to providing legal recognition of a relationship, marriage often confers rights and obligations upon each partner in the union.

In order to get married, couples typically need to provide two forms of valid identification, such as driver’s license or passport. Depending on the country or jurisdiction, other documents may be required such as birth certificates and divorce decrees (if applicable). Couples may also need to submit additional paperwork for any special circumstances surrounding their wedding.

Common law marriages are not considered legally binding in many countries. Depending on the particular laws of your country or jurisdiction, common law marriages may not necessarily be recognized for certain rights and privileges that would otherwise be available through formal ceremonies or civil unions. For this reason, it’s important to contact your local officials so that they can advise you on what any relevant laws dictate regarding your marital status and associated rights if applicable.

There is no set amount of time that a couple needs to be together before getting married; however generally speaking it is recommended that couples spend at least one year developing their relationship in preparation for making this commitment in marriage. During this period it’s important for couples to discuss any issues around expectations and compatibility, as well as prepare financially for their future together if applicable.

Whether you require parental consent varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and depends on how old you are when entering into marriage; most jurisdictions require minors under 18 years old obtain parental consent although there may be exceptions depending on certain circumstances such as age gap between partners or other extenuating factors; adults over 18 can generally marry without parental consent although it’s always best practice to consult with family members before making such a significant decision regarding life choices like marriage.

If your foreign wedding was legally performed outside of your home jurisdiction then you will likely need an “apostille” stamp placed onto the original copy of your marital certificate by an official body in order for it to be accepted back home as legal documentation;this procedure may vary depending on where exactly you got married-contact your local embassy or consulate closest to where the ceremony was performed so they can give you more details about how this process works specifically in those regions-once completed however an apostilled document should suffice across all jurisdictions worldwide thereafter.