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Originally Posted by cockerpunk
no one has cited something a legal marriage has, that no other relationship can have. especially if you take the child rearing of the table.
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There is probably something involved with wills and probate, where a 'girlfriend' will not be entitled to anything, in the event of the man's death. All assets would shift to next of kin (children). With a marriage, assets would be shifted to the wife. Same goes for SS benefits, and possibly disability, pension, etc.