It does NOT in Michigan. Insurance companies don't recognize it either the policies clearly say that your legal spouse is the beneficiary-this means in Michigan if you shack up you are out of luck and yes his or her children can claim everything and exclude you from everything.
2006-10-26 11:32:30 · 5 answers · asked by msijg 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Because people dont really understand it or know their states law. Wisconsin is the only state east of the Mississippi river and the other 10 are out west, People believe that 50-50 is automatic in a divorce or that longevity and the other ways that could constitute a commonlaw marriage automatically exists in all 50. This is why ignorance of the law is no excuse, if you arent sure then find out
2006-10-26 11:38:48 · answer #1 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I'm not mistaken, New York is also a state that doesn't recognize common law marriage.
2006-10-26 11:42:15 · answer #2 · answered by Thunderman9 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the rules for common law marriage are different in each state, but I'm pretty sure the union is recognized everywhere.
2006-10-26 11:34:35 · answer #3 · answered by no_wait_hes_spartacus 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
consumer-friendly regulation marriage is a actual marriage and that's legally binding. each and each state that helps the corporation of consumer-friendly regulation marriage has distinctive standards. First and fore maximum you're able to desire to modern-day yourselves as married to the standard public. in case you not at all modern-day yourselves as a married couple then no count how long you reside mutually you heavily isn't seen consumer-friendly regulation married.
2016-11-25 22:19:33 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OBVIOUSLY BECAUSE THEY HAVENT DONE THEIR RESEARCH WELL. EACH STATE HAS ITS OWN LAWS CONCERNING COMMON LAW MARRIAGES.
2006-10-26 11:41:21 · answer #5 · answered by BAG LADY 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋