| Marriage and Cohabitation Upon completion of this chapter, the student will be able to: 1. Describe how the word marriage is used in family law. 2. Explain what legal concepts are associated with a traditional marriage. 3. Explain what the legal requirements are to enter into a valid marriage. 4. Explain what steps some states are taking to reduce the number of divorces. 5. Discuss the societal changes that are impacting the law relating to marriage and cohabitation. 6. Understand some of the reasons a couple might need a prenuptial agreement or a cohabitation agreement. |