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River Braun, J.D.

Freelance writer

River Braun was a business attorney in California for over a decade, assisting entrepreneurs on issues such as incorporation, contract drafting and negotiation, trademarks and copyrights, and general operations matters. He has authored thousands of articles on legal and business topics, including patents, litigation, entity selection, and business law.

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Can You Divorce Your Wife for Not Consummating the Marriage?

Different states have different ways of ending a marriage when your spouse refuses to consummate the marriage. Read on to learn more about options…

Can You Divorce Your Wife for Not Consummating the Marriage?

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