Does getting married gives a spouse exclusive rights and ownership over his/her partner's body?
410588
If it's one thing we own by birthright, it's ourselves. I believe a relationship is two wholes, not two halves. And so when we get married a spouse does not have ownership. I should not have to change my way of being to accomodate someone else's expectancy of who I should be or how I should act. After all, I was the way I am when we met right? Usually a spouse wants you to change or downplay the things they initially found attractive in you so no one else will notice those attractive qualities too. \n        I was with a man for 11 years, married for 7 of those years. He used to tell me I was disrespecting him because he had set these imaginary guidelines in his mind for how I should behave in certain instances. I had no idea what he was talking about and had not set out to be "disrespectful". So it was never blatant, but alleged covert, subtle forms of feigned disrespect. I told him I was not going to try to figure out what he was thinking because whatever it was it was his problem not mine. \n         We are not yet divorced, but separated for the second time and I assure you it will not be a third round. I need to be free to live my life and be all of who I am without feeling like walking on eggshells to protect some "imaginary guidelines" set for me without my approval or permission.\n         The part of the question that asks about fidelity; my viewpoint is thus: Some people cannot handle multiple sex partners because they are irresponsible and will not use protection. Marraige is supposed to be a plateau of safest sex. \n         BUT....if like my case, where the man cannot satisfy for whatever reason, I think within respectful boundaries (meaning I come home at night) and (don't flaunt it)...I need someone who can fulfill my sexual urges. I'm not looking, but if I happen to meet someone..... \n        Fidelity is a notion. An ideal state. But it's not altogether realistic. Who can stop two consenting adults, especially if one is unfulfilled with his or her partner at home? Even if it starts out fulfilling, it will taper in time by virtue of law of physics. What goes up must come down. Including levels of sexual fulfillment and excitement because sexual excitement is emotion and emotion is not static. It moves, flows, changes, halts etc. Even some 40 year marraiges have survived all odds, no doubt infidelity, but not because they were perfect, but because the parties involved made a DECISION to maintain a life and relationship they have built over time. Most people don't want to walk away from their investment in those years whether they were happy or not. Change is after all not easy. Life is composed of a series of changes and we must constantly readapt to our lives. Some people have relationships for years without infidelity. Hey, it happens!! But its exceptional because most people NEED change.\n         I'm getting out and don't know if I'll ever walk down that road again, although I do not discourage marraige. It's a nice notion if it works. If it doesn't, hey....there is always...............change.\n\n\nOne Life\nBe Happy\nCami
987602
People get married because they're in love.  Also the laws are designed to protect a spouses interest should their significant other die.  If you aren't married you aren't protected, you have no inheritance rights.  You also have no rights to disposition of the body.  You have no right to stay in your house, unless it was in both of your names.  If you really love each other, you will want to get married so your love is protected.
97573
I believe that depends upon the state but yes she can because with you being married, whats yours is his.  A court may see it as income that he is receiving from you.
726870
I'm a married Muslim and I love my life.  My husband treats me like a princess.  In Islam women have lots of rights over there husbands. For example finanically:  Want ever is his...is ours and whats mine is mine.  He doesn't more of out me then I expect out of him.  We have mutual respect for each other.  He wants me to cook once in awhile...raise our son with morals.
154570
No, there is nothing in the Constitution that says one person can make another person consent to sexual relations. \n\nQuite the contrary, the constitution gives us the right to be free in many, many ways.\n\nIf you're having sex with someone that doesn't want to have sex with you you're committing rape.
850579
NO. your not officially married until it is signed by a minister/priest/judge ect..
557598
Not if either one of you are married.
1128469
Usually that happens with his consent.  See if he's willing to sign over his rights.  You also must be married for at least a year, and you're spouse must be willing to adopt the child.
458826
For the Uk, the husband can run the buesiness and empoly his wife.. (or visa versa) but them make desisions together, but if you want to be legal partners then you must opt for a parnership.
739713
Actually, it's a protection of marriage, but the Religious Right doesn't understand this, or civil rights, for that matter. I don't think they have ever heard the phrase "equal protection under the law". They have their own warped agenda. Marriage is a right for every citizen. The New Jersey Supreme Court had the right idea by applying the Equal Protection clause in the US Constitution. Hooray for them!!!
754719
Anything is permissible as long as it is between a husband and wife except for anal sex. As long as it remains between the two, anything else is go.
532178
Yes, you can. There are different ways to hold title, such as joint tenancy, joint tenancy w/right of survival, and as separate property. The rights for each may vary from state to state, so you should talk to a lawyer.\n\nJust my opinion, but I wouldn't decide to get married based on buying the house...\n\nYou can also have an agreement drawn up beforehand that spells out the ownership percentage between the two of you, and how that might change over time if one is, say, making the down payment and the other is making the mortgage payments
1054593
Not even close.  Even with extensive paperwork, a hospital can still deny a homosexual's partner from seeing them.  All a hetero person has to say is "I'm their wife/husband" and no questions are asked.  No request for a marriage license, nothing.\n\nI said "I do" and I came into a whole LOAD of rights...right then and there.  Gay people don't have that.\n\nAnd it's a shame.
237307
no\n\nthe federal government would have to recognize the marrage and they dont at this time.\n\nif you have other ground then go ahead but not for "spouse of citizen" as a reason
931251
Any bill that was gotten during the marriage you are at least 1/2 responsible for....any thing from before no....anything from after the seperation...no....at least that is the way it works in the states....
567968
Of course! You are in control of your own body. Better yet...do it with your partner.
779789
according tu UK Law, its 50/50.  If you have a pre-nuptial agreement, it is not always enforcable by law.  The courts take into account who has the lesser income, that person will almost surely be granted at least half of what you own jointly, be it houses, cars, money in bank etc and if you're a housewife looking after kids, then you and the kids have to be provided for on an ongoing basis.  All wills are null and void that you've made BEFORE your marriage, because by default, your partner becomes a beneficiary if you die.  If your partner was deliberately trying to break up the marriage to eat into your possessions, you have to give evidence for this (eg adultery) and well, you need to speak to a lawyer really, if you want to see justice done.  You can contest whatever your partner claims against you if you feel s/he does not deserve it.