I know Montana is a state that will consider a couple married after they have lived as a married couple for a certain number of years and considered themselves a married couple sharing every thing except a marriage licence for the same number of years. I'd like to find out the proper name for this and if there are other states that recognize the same. Mississippi?? I am to be in a wedding (an unofficial, no marriage license wedding) on the high seas between Florida and Mexico in September and I'm trying to help write the vows!?!
2006-08-12 19:12:48 · 9 answers · asked by mom@war 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
These are the requirements for a common law marriage in the state of Texas where I live.
Texas: A man and woman who want to establish a common-law marriage must sign a form provided by the county clerk. In addition, they must (1) agree to be married, (2) cohabit, and (3) represent to others that they are married.
If you go to this website it will tell you which states recognize common law marriages and the requirements for it.
http://www.unmarried.org/common.html
2006-08-15 10:41:25 · answer #1 · answered by ETxYellowRose 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
States Permitting Common Law Marriage
Alabama
Colorado
District of Columbia
Iowa
Kansas
Montana
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Texas
Utah
States Permitting Certain Common Law Marriages
Georgia (if the elements were satisfied before January 1, 1997)
Idaho (if the elements were satisfied before January 1, 1996)
New Hampshire (for inheritance only)
Ohio (if the elements were satisfied before October 10, 1991)
2006-08-13 09:49:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're talking about a common law marriage, some states recognize them, others don't. Most states a couple would have to live together for something like 7 years.
2006-08-12 20:22:38 · answer #3 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
South Carolina recognizes common law marriage. But I am not sure if many states even care about common law anymore since they are so tied up in this gay marriage issue.
2006-08-12 19:29:29 · answer #4 · answered by nygirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all states recognize Common Law marriages anymore.
Check out this link.
http://www.unmarried.org/common.html
And it's a good thing this will be unofficial, as ship captains CANNOT solemnize marriages...despite what we've been taught.
http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a2_329.html
2006-08-13 03:36:06 · answer #5 · answered by weddrev 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is called Common Law Marriage. I know Alabama and Texas recognize common law.
2006-08-12 19:16:31 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost all states have a common law marriage, each state varies in how long you have to live together.
2006-08-13 01:24:17 · answer #7 · answered by mom of girls 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
California used to be one of them, not anymore...it called common law.
2006-08-12 19:14:54 · answer #8 · answered by Mimi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Texas you have to live with the person for at least 5years
2006-08-16 09:35:11 · answer #9 · answered by onnie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋