States That Recognize Common-Law Marriage

Common-law spouses may enjoy benefits similar to those with a marriage license Reviewed by Khadija Khartit A common-law ...
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What To Know If You May Be In A Common Law Marriage

Smiling woman hugging her partner on the couch from behind in the living room. Should you live with a partner you’re not married to? One aspect to consider is the fact that some states may consider ...
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It's the Law: How common-law marriage is recognized

A. What you’re referring to appears to be a common-law marriage. A common-law marriage is a form of informal marital union that arises when two individuals live together as a married couple without ...

Preventing Unintended Marriages for Modern Couples

Alyssa Rower and Jamie Caponera discuss how modern commitment ceremonies, out-of-state rites, and cohabitation can ...
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9 States Where a Common Law Marriage Can Give You a Tax Break

In states that recognize common law marriages, you must meet a few requirements to gain marital status, but even these vary by state. Some of the requirements: You must live together for an amount of ...
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WOMEN: Common-Law Marriage

Six years ago Claire Ulrich, chorus girl met Charles E. Whitehurst, Baltimore. Md., theatreman, in Manhattan. They went to a hotel. In their room, without witnesses, they read to each other the ...