Defense of Marriage Act and Windsor Decision: Federal legislation and Supreme Court decision that affects the recognition of marriages at the federal level, particularly after partial DOMA repeal
Obergefell v. Hodges: 2015 Supreme Court decision guaranteeing the fundamental right to marry to same-sex couples across all US states
Immigration and Nationality Act: Federal law governing immigration-related aspects of spousal relationships and related affidavits
Social Security Act: Federal legislation governing spousal benefits and requiring proof of marriage for benefit claims
State Marriage Laws: Specific state regulations governing marriage validity, recognition, and documentation requirements
State Affidavit Requirements: State-specific legal requirements for the format, content, and execution of affidavits
Common Law Marriage Statutes: State laws regarding recognition and proof of common law marriages where applicable
Notary Public Laws: State and federal requirements for notarization of affidavits and sworn statements
Perjury Statutes: Laws governing false statements under oath and penalties for perjury in affidavits
Purpose-Specific Requirements: Additional legal requirements based on the specific intended use of the spouse affidavit (immigration, benefits, court proceedings, etc.)
