2007-05-19 15:35:19 · 9 answers · asked by Kevin M 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
In Pennsylvania, all common law marriages attempted to be entered into after January 1, 2005 are not valid. Common law marriages entered into before that date are valid.
2007-05-19 16:31:43 · answer #1 · answered by griffon1426 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean Philadelphia? If you do, then I don't think Pennsylvania has a common law marriage law anymore. Very few states have it actually. I think the general term is 3+ years living together before it's considered a common law marriage. But like I said, I don't think PA has that law anymore
2007-05-19 15:39:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in Texas it has more to do with how you " appear". Do you act as a married couple:joint loans, bank accts etc..? Do you present yourself as married to others?
In addition if you are living together in a house that is owned by one party, do one of you pay rent that is claimed as rent? If not then the person paying may entitled to equity when you split up. It kinda makes sense. This happened to a friend of mine.
Basically it boils down as to whether or not you appear as married or just two people shacking up but the difference could be huge financially when you consider retirements, investments etc...That's how it is here anyway.
2007-05-19 16:09:04 · answer #3 · answered by joker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The laws have recently changed in PA and being common law married is based more on actions than time. You can be considered common law married by declaring yourselves so, and being able to provide evidence that you are living as a married couple (covering each other on health insurance, having debts and bills in both names, having joint checking/savings/assets, naming each other power of attorney and beneficiary on life insurance policies, including each other in wills, etc.). These things carry much more weight in being recognized as common law spouses than just living together for a specific amount of time.
2007-05-19 15:42:57 · answer #4 · answered by Jane D 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am not sure about Phila. I live in Tennessee and it is seven years here
2007-05-19 15:38:04 · answer #5 · answered by purplepeep 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry to tell you that the "common law marriage" has been abolished in Philadelphia, PN. Go to the link below to learn more.
2007-05-19 15:40:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can't speak specifically for PA law, but in general, it is one year. However, if you present another person as your spouse, and you treat them as a spouse, and give them the rights and privileges of a spouse, a single day is sufficient.
2007-05-19 15:39:26 · answer #7 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the finished question makes me experience slightly extraordinary, because on one hand, it truly is ridiculous that human beings could have valid, known marriages that very last yet a pair of months, yet those who settle on now to not get the criminal attractiveness of their relationship could be mutually longer with the intention to "teach" some thing. That strikes me as rather unfair. i imagine the finished theory of hardship-free regulation marriages is growing wildly confusing to outline as we start up shifting into new perspectives of dedication, cohabitation, and couples choosing now to not get married. it truly is in simple terms demanding.
2016-11-04 12:25:24 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought it was abolished in early 2005, but things may have changed...
2007-05-19 15:39:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋