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First cousin marriage is legal in approximately 16 states in the U.S. right now, but the rules are shifting fast. There is no federal law on this — it is entirely a state-by-state issue, and several states have changed their laws in just the past two years. If you’re researching this topic in 2026, here’s…
Abortion is legal in Israel, but it is not available simply upon request. Legalized since 1977, abortion is available in Israel up to a term limit of 24 weeks — but it requires the prior approval of a committee. After 24 weeks, a separate specialist committee handles cases, almost always for serious medical reasons. This…
Abortion is legal in California — protected both by state statute and the California Constitution. As of 2026, that protection is stronger than it has ever been. But the legal landscape around it is more complicated than a single yes/no, especially with the federal government actively pushing back. Here’s everything you need to know —…
What You Need to Know Right Now Abortion—including medication abortion—is legal in Arizona prior to fetal viability. On March 5, 2025, a judge permanently blocked the state’s 15-week ban because it denies Arizonans’ access to abortion care in violation of the state’s 2024 constitutional amendment. Here’s the truth: Arizonans can access abortion care (including medication…
What You Need to Know Right Now Illinois law ensures that abortion is legal for all people. Abortion is still legal and available in Illinois up to fetal viability, around 24-26 weeks of pregnancy. Here’s the truth: Illinois enacted comprehensive abortion rights legislation in 2019 through the Reproductive Health Act, and the Illinois Supreme Court…
Yes, gay marriage has been fully legal across Canada since July 20, 2005, when the Civil Marriage Act became law. Canada was the fourth country in the world—and the first outside Europe—to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide. Same-sex couples have identical rights to opposite-sex couples, including marriage, adoption, spousal benefits, tax advantages, pension rights, healthcare decision-making,…
If you are planning to file for divorce in California this year, you need to know about a massive shift in the law. As of January 1, 2026, Senate Bill 1427 has officially changed how couples can start the legal process. For decades, California forced one spouse to “sue” the other, even if both agreed…
If you are planning a wedding or a legal split in 2026, the rules are not what they used to be. While there isn’t one single “federal marriage law” that rewrote the books for every state, a wave of major state-level statutes and significant federal tax updates took effect on January 1, 2026. From California’s…
Texas does NOT require 10 years of marriage to establish a common law marriage. The “10-year rule” refers to spousal support eligibility under Texas Family Code § 8.051, not common law marriage formation. Common law marriages can be established in days or weeks if all three statutory requirements are met: agreement to be married, cohabitation…