Michigan Law- How long does a couple have to be together until the state recognizes them as being married?

Answer 1

They have to live together for seven years.
Hence the term seven year itch.

Answer 2

Michigan has eliminated common law marriage by statute. Therefore, since common law marriage is not recognized in Michigan, it won't matter how long you are living together.

NOTE: Living together for a period of time usually does NOT automatically make one married, even in the few states that still permit it. There are 4 conditions which must be satisfied for common law marriage. These are:
1) Cohabitation (the term of time varies from state to state)
2) Holding onesself out as married. (joint tax returns, checking, etc.
3) Ability to marry..(i.e. not same sex, not already married, etc)
4) Intent to be married.

If those conditions are met, then a common law marriage is formed. Also note: There is no such thing as a common law divorce. People can be married by common law, but only divorced in a court of law.

For more specific information on your situation, contact an attorney in your state. If you don't know an attorney, contact your local or state bar association for a referral.

Answer 3

Michigan has elimated common law marriage by statute, and no period of cohabitation will result in marriage. At the same time, where a couple became married under the common law of a different state or country, their marriage is likely to be recognized even in a state such as Michigan.

So far as its validity in law is concerned, marriage is a civil contract between a man and a woman, to which the consent of parties capable in law of contracting is essential. Consent alone is not enough to effectuate a legal marriage on and after January 1, 1957. Consent shall be followed by obtaining a license as required by section 1 of Act No. 128 of the Public Acts of 1887, being section 551.101 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, or as provided for by section 1 of Act No. 180 of the Public Acts of 1897, being section 551.201 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and solemnization as authorized by sections 7 to 18 of this chapter.

section 551.2 of the Michigan Compiled Laws

Answer 4

I don't think you're considered married until u get that piece of paper from the courthouse. But, if you have lived/cohabitated/sexual relationship with your partner for about 4/7yrs (depend on state) you might as well consider yourselves married because you can actually get palmony from your partner (just like alimony or child support) if the relationship dissolves. It doesn't apply to every state - you just have to check you state law (web search is a start).
On a more personal note - who cares what the law or state thinks, what couples go through to make a relationship work/last (co-habit/compromise/arguements) you might as well be married; because no matter what happen you have everything to lose.

Answer 5

It's called common law marriage and very few states have it on the books, do a web search under common law marriage and your state

Answer 6

just as fast as they get a pc. of mail at that address with that name on it.check the web it will tell you all about comon law in different states they always change that