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Marriage

Marriage—also known as matrimony or wedlock—is the legal and cultural process by which two people join their separate lives as one. The contractual rights and obligations of the parties to a marriage are generally defined by the state, as provided in the state’s statutes (often in the family code), unless otherwise agreed by the parties in a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement. Marriage is intended to last until death, but is often terminated sooner by separation or divorce.

In Alaska, marriage is recognized as a legal union between two individuals, which is regulated under state law. The rights and obligations of the parties in a marriage are outlined in Title 25 of the Alaska Statutes, which covers family law. Couples entering into marriage have the option to create prenuptial or postnuptial agreements that can alter the default legal provisions regarding property and financial rights. While marriage is intended to be a lifelong commitment, Alaska law provides mechanisms for dissolution of marriage through divorce or annulment, as detailed in Alaska Statutes Sections 25.24.200 - 25.24.290. The process for divorce includes provisions for the division of property, spousal support, and, if applicable, child custody and support. Legal separation is also an option under Alaska law, allowing couples to live apart without formally ending the marriage.

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