that was heard about in the news recently regarding couples who had lived together for more than two years, only everything seems to have gone quiet
2006-09-19 02:07:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
it is under review, the press coverage related to it being added to the MPs list for future debate.
I own my own house and my company (Prior to her moving in and to which she has not contributed)
It concerns me as I have been living with my girlfriend for 3 years, will she soon be entitled to half?
2006-09-19 02:22:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
back in the 70's an 80's they had common law marriage . you had to be residing together 3 years . they did away with it . which is a very good thang they did . boyfriends an girlfriend live together something happens . they wanna break up but then know 1 wants to leave the home . turns into a big BIG mess .. now if it happens there is a way to make 1 or the other leave with out the nonsense fighting...
2006-09-19 09:16:49 · answer #2 · answered by ohio_rose1972 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know either but i did see a book the other day covering Commonlaw laws. I don't know how new the book was but it caught my eye.
Believe it or not it was in a Tesco Extra shop.
2006-09-19 09:15:19 · answer #3 · answered by Andromeda Newton™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No such thing as commonlaw partnerships in Scotland. So would be england and wales only.
2006-09-19 12:45:53 · answer #4 · answered by supersprintuk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Common law marriage has existed at various times in different common law countries and states. Almost all countries, and most states, have eliminated common law marriage as being unnecessary given the ease with which statutory marriage licenses can be obtained.
2006-09-19 13:06:56 · answer #5 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only about five states in America still have it.
2006-09-19 09:37:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry for worrying you trebs it was comp what had the accident not me and i'm glad to be back xxxxmissed u..
2006-09-19 09:49:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what happened, was wondering that myself.
2006-09-19 09:09:58 · answer #8 · answered by spiritcavegrl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋