You may believe idea of a premarital agreement is unromantic, but marriage itself is a contract between man, woman and state. Often, it isn't until death or dissolution of relationship that couples find how intrusive state-controlled marriage laws can be.

The state's marriage contract is influenced by old-fashioned assumptions about American family, assumptions that have little basis in today's reality. No matter how distasteful this control is, our intimate personal relationships are regulated by duties and responsibilities determined by legislatures and courts.

Marriage, even in midst of changes in our society today, is here to stay. For those whose faith in institution of marriage remains hopeful, secret to success is knowledge of legal and financial ramifications of union.

An understanding of how assets acquired in marriage are owned, both during marriage and upon death or dissolution, is fundamental. The fifty states are divided into separate and community property states. However, within each state, rules vary widely and are continually reevaluated as society demands.

Do you know what laws of your state are? If not, check out loveandthelaw.com for an inexpensive and easy way to find out.

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4. Dog Training Tips - Elimination When your dog got to go it got to go. To prevent your dog from getting busy on carpet you should train him to eliminate on command.

5. Dog Training Tips - Praise Always praise your dog when he learns a new command.

6. Dog Training Tips - Reprimand Do not hit your dog! Any time your dog is engaging in bad behavior, use opportunity to teach him 'stop!' or 'no!' command. Using 'stay!' command can also be effective in these situations.

7. Dog Training Tips - Play with your dog This will help in building bond between you and your dog.

8. Dog Training Tips - Do some dog training everyday Don't rush dog training. Teach your dog one command at a time and don't move on until he gets it. A little dog training everyday is all that's needed.

Well that's it for my dog training tips. Enjoy training your dog and remember that it takes simple persistence.