One of the best things about marriage is the rights and benefits awarded to each spouse by the state. Under California law, every couple that enters into marriage will be awarded the following:

Rights:

• The right to joint financing
• The right to file joint taxes
• The right to coverage under your spouse’s health insurance plan
• The right to your spouse’s government benefits
• The right to your spouse’s employment benefits
• The right to be your spouse’s conservator
• The right to durable power of attorney
• The right to visit your spouse in the hospital
• The right to live with your spouse in a senior living facility

Benefits:

• Eligible for tax exemptions and deductions
• Creating marital estates
• Creating marital trusts
• Spousal inheritance
• Joint financial planning
• Easier adoption eligibility
• Citizenship
• Reduced quotes on insurance
• Family discounts

These are just some of the rights and benefits you are eligible to receive once you get married. If you have any questions about your rights under the matrimonial laws in California, please take a moment to consult  Riverside family law attorney Michael R. Young. Mr. Young has been practicing family law for years, and is available to meet with you and your spouse to discuss your legal rights and benefits and how they can be applied in your daily life.

Contact the Law Office of Michael R. Young today by calling (866) 902-5290, or you can click here to fill out a free case evaluation.