2007-04-23 15:15:43 · 15 answers · asked by Tina D 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
depends on the state you live in. Some states recognize and enforce common law. In georgia, i think all you have to do is spend the night together and present yourself as husband and wife, such as signing in the hotel as Mr and Mrs. and you are common law married.
2007-04-23 15:19:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I`m sorry to contradict 'Oldman' but he gave you the wrong information. If you live with someone in Canada for more then 6 months you have to declare your 'common Law' on your income tax but if you separate what is yours stays yours and vice versa for most provinces but there are exceptions in 3 provinces I will not bore you with the details but i`m including the website if you are a Canadian citizen.
2007-04-23 22:46:57 · answer #2 · answered by Jane Marple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that really depends on the state. my son was common law married for five years. and he had to get a divorce . here in oklahoma. so i think it depends on the state you live in.
2007-04-23 22:21:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, no marriage, no divorce. However, depending upon where you live, you gotta give up half your stuff if you have lived together a year!
2007-04-23 23:06:04 · answer #4 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No...if you filed a domestic partnership with your county or city for insurance or housing reasons then you need to have an affidavit signed by both that you are no longer in a relationship and simply have it filed with your original paperwork
2007-04-23 22:28:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No...but in Canada if you have lived in the same house for more than six months then the assists ARE divided up the same as a married couple.....go figure.
2007-04-23 22:22:49 · answer #6 · answered by oldman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You were never legally married, so you don't have to get a divorce.
2007-04-23 22:20:51 · answer #7 · answered by lady_j_nsu2001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no marriage certificate, no divorce, but depending on the state you're in, it might lead to property battles in court.
2007-04-23 22:18:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think so.. i would check with an attorney though. There are usually free law advice lines if you look at the beginning of your phone book
2007-04-23 22:18:33 · answer #9 · answered by jakenlilysmama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How can you get a divorce if you aren't legally married?
2007-04-23 22:18:48 · answer #10 · answered by Maggie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋