The Devil's Advocate
Call me Dad
You asked why does one need to sign a legal marriage license. The answer is for legal reasons.
A list of reasons:
State-Granted Legal Marriage Rights
- Assumption of Spouse’s Pension
- Automatic Inheritance
- Automatic Housing Lease Transfer
- Bereavement Leave
- Burial Determination
- Child Custody
- Crime Victim’s Recovery Benefits
- Divorce Protections
- Domestic Violence Protection
- Exemption from Property Tax on Partner’s Death
- Immunity from Testifying Against Spouse
- Insurance Breaks
- Joint Adoption and Foster Care
- Joint Bankruptcy
- Joint Parenting (Insurance Coverage, School Records)
- Medical Decisions on Behalf of Partner
- Certain Property Rights
- Reduced Rate Memberships
- Sick Leave to Care for Partner
- Visitation of Partner’s Children
- Visitation of Partner in Hospital or Prison
- Wrongful Death (Loss of Consort) Benefits
Federally-Granted Legal Marriage Rights
- Access to Military Stores
- Assumption of Spouse’s Pension
- Bereavement Leave
- Immigration
- Insurance Breaks
- Medical Decisions on Behalf of Partner
- Sick Leave to Care for Partner
- Social Security Survivor Benefits
- Sick Leave to Care for Partner
- Tax Breaks
- Veteran’s Discounts
- Visitation of Partner in Hospital or Prison
And there's plenty more. If you are truly trying to build a family you'd be an idiot not to marry.



i'll give you this one breh


