Definition of «nonmarital»

The term non-marital refers to something or someone that is not married. It can also be used in a legal context, referring to relationships or agreements that are not governed by marriage laws. In other words, it describes any relationship or situation that does not involve the formal recognition of marriage between two people.

Phrases with «nonmarital»

Sentences with «nonmarital»

Random samples of both married and unmarried births were selected until preset quotas were reached based on the percentage of nonmarital births in the city that occurred at that hospital in 1996 or 1997. (jamanetwork.com)
Between 1980 and 2012, the proportion of nonmarital births in the United States doubled. (childandfamilyresearch.utexas.edu)
Normally, the marital component of nonmarital property is measured from the date of marriage or date of acquisition (whichever is later) to the date of separation or date of trial (whichever results in the smaller value). (pollockbegg.com)
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