Re: Benefits, rights, and privileges of marriage?
Stephen, what if everyone had to declare someone a legal next of kin like when they register to vote or get their driver's license or ID? What if every law that currently reads "spouse" read "legally declared next of kin" including the tax law?
We have discussed loss of consortium on the II thread. Per it's definition involving a number of criteria; compansionship, affection, help, and sex, not all married couples qualify (separated or estranged) and some non-married couples would qualify (any committed sexual relationship).
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