2006-08-10 08:45:26 · 10 answers · asked by Mr.J 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
in the state of tx
2006-08-10 09:04:19 · update #1
In a common law mariage both parties must: agree that they are married, live together (a couple must have cohabited and represented themselves to others as husband and wife for a minimum length of time) Common-law marriage is generally a non-ceremonial relationship that requires "a positive mutual agreement, permanent and exclusive of all others, to enter into a marriage relationship, cohabitation sufficient to warrant a fulfillment of necessary relationship of man and wife, and an assumption of marital duties and obligations."
Currently, only 10 states (Alabama, Colorado, Kansas, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Iowa, Montana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas) and the District of Columbia recognize common-law marriages contracted within their borders
2006-08-11 09:53:53 · answer #1 · answered by Natural_Woman 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Common law marriage is actually only "valid" in some states and areas. The common law marriage is that if you are in a relationship with a person (and it has to be a romantic/intimate relationship) and you have lived together for longer than five years you are considered "common law married"...what this means is that if one of the people was to pass away or become ill and did not have any legal will in place their significant other would be legally able to handle matters for them...and that person would also get the belongings.
This also goes for when/if that couple seperates--they will need to split things evenly (because in court they will recognize it as a common law marriage, no matter which belongings belong to what person)
This law is a good thing for couples that are not heterosexual and for couples that do not believe in legal marriage.
2006-08-10 08:54:20 · answer #2 · answered by vdubbchick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Common law marriage is when two people have been together for at least 5-10 years the woman has been using the mans name and they function as a married couple would but they haven't officiated it.
Up until a few years ago the law honored it but then they abolished it and now you have to have it officiated.
2006-08-10 08:53:14 · answer #3 · answered by barbara_taylor17 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It varies from state to stae, but basically after that states determined time of co- habitaing with a " significant" other they are married in their eyes without the formality. I would check your state for timelines. They go from 6 months to seven years before they apply, if they apply. All I know is don't even let your live in get their mail at your place, that can cause problems if it doesn't work out, and you give them the boot, you might end up having to leave. Research the internet.
2006-08-10 08:54:57 · answer #4 · answered by iceberg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Common law marriage is the union of a man and a woman who decide to live together as husband and wife without the benefit of marriage.
2006-08-10 08:50:08 · answer #5 · answered by Belen 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Basically you live together as husband & wife but did not go through the formality of a wedding...I think in most states it is legally binding after 6 or 7 years.
2006-08-10 08:52:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Include what state you live in and you may get an answer. in ohio its living together for 10 yrs
2006-08-10 08:51:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
when you live together for 7 years , you are married
2006-08-10 08:52:07 · answer #8 · answered by greenfrogs 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What, you afraid you're really married to your shack up honey?
2006-08-10 08:51:21 · answer #9 · answered by The Man 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.unmarried.org/common.html
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/cyf/commonlaw.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_law_marriage
2006-08-10 08:50:16 · answer #10 · answered by mytrollinid 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋