Marriage bill gains traction in Oklahoma
A measure that would outlaw common-law marriage in the state and require everyone who applied to get married to receive two hours of marital counseling passed a House committee Monday night.
Two other measures requiring counseling for couples with children before a divorce could be granted failed, one in a House committee and the other on the House floor.
Existing law allows couples who receive premarital counsel...
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