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States that Recognize Common Law Marriages
Legally recognized relationships other than marriage are not a matter of federal law, thus states are permitted to establish their own laws, procedures and benefits when it comes to other legally...
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Requirements for Common Law Marriages
When a couple makes the decision to pursue a common-law marriage, it is important to become familiar with the laws, procedures and benefits that are associated with the relationship in your state....
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What is Common Law Marriage?
In some states a couple may live together for a defined period, effectively acting like a married couple without being formally married. These couples who are married in practice, but not formally,...
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State Laws: Common Law Marriage
In common law marriage policy, an individual is taken to be legally married, in spite of not obtaining a marriage license, conducting a marriage ceremony, or having a marriage certificate, if he or...
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Checklist: Documents That Establish a Common Law Marriage
In some states, a marriage can be formed without the typical formalities. This can be done using the common law marriage doctrine. This establishes a legal marriage between a couple if they can show...
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Common Law Marriage FAQ
Common law marriage is an ancient doctrine that comes from the old English common law and can establish a legal marriage without some of the typical formalities. The doctrine has few exact rules, and...
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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Common Law Marriages
There are many reasons why couples who are in committed long-term relationships choose not to marry, perhaps because: They are fearful that getting married will cost a lot of money; They are put off...
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Common Law Marriage Agreements
In states that recognized them, common law marriages are given the same rights, privileges and obligations as conventional marriages, for example: The right to divorce The equitable division of assets...
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Common Law Partner Agreement
What is a common law partner and what does common law partner mean? Common-law marriage is where a couple is considered lawfully married, without any formal registration of the relationship as a civil...
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