In Texas, you don't need a marriage license to be legally married. There are three ways a couple can become legally married in Texas. Unfortunately, you don't need a marriage license to get divorced, either.
Since the colonial days, marriage has been an important institution in American culture. By a certain age, marriage was not only heeded to, but expected of young couples.
However, recently Americans’ views on marriage have changed.
Basketball star Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa, steadfastly stood by his side during the 2003 scandal in which he was accused of raping a 19-year-old Colorado resort employee.
But now, after what inside sources say is a long history of infidelity during their 10-year marriage, Vanessa has had enough, and on Friday she filed for divorce.