| A | B |
|---|
| Bigamy | Having two spouses at the same time |
| Consanguinity | Related by blood |
| Annulment | Declaration the marriage was never effective |
| Custodial | person awarded control of child |
| Common-law | Marriage in which parties agree they are married without a formal ceremony |
| Premarital Agreement | Prenuptial Agreement |
| Polygamy | Having three or more spouses at the same time |
| Marriage License | Certificate giving permission to marry |
| Marriage Banns | Notices of forthcoming marriage |
| Proxy Marriage | Both or one party is represented by an agent who acts on their behalf |
| Affinity | Related by marriage |
