My boyfrind and I have been living together for almost a year now. I get introduced as his wife by alot of people in our lives. He has been separated from his wife for 2 years now.
Can we be considered common law married even if he is still married by law? I want to put him on my insurance plan and if we are common law it is allowed but I want to know will him being legally married make it possible?
2007-05-23 14:10:41 · 16 answers · asked by Valentina 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
No, whilever he is legally married, your relationship would not be considered to be common-law. There was a question on here about a woman who was married to a man for a couple of years, then gets a phone call from his other wife telling her to stay away from her husband. Although she had the wedding certificate, the other wife had a wedding certificate too. The first wife's wedding certificate was the only legal one...the other wife had no legal leg to stand on.
He needs to get a divorce from his wife before you will ber classed as his common-law wife.
2007-05-23 14:16:34 · answer #1 · answered by rightio 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To have a common law marriage in Texas, you must do three things: (1) have an agreement to be married (2) hold yourself out to a third party as being married, and (3) live together Remember, while common law marriage in Texas has the same legal status as a ceremonial marriage, you have to get a formal divorce with either common law or ceremonial marriage.
2016-05-21 04:26:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What if he was legally married to someone never got divorce. Common law married to another which is written in the court as common law been together 18 years with 3 children, we have assets together and his legal wife dies ... so does that mean we count as common law now?
2017-01-12 00:50:30 · answer #3 · answered by Erica 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He has to get divorced, and should have 2 years ago, before anything you and he does is in any way legal. You are considered his mistress and you are having an affair with a married man - wow, what a catch of a guy.
2007-05-23 14:21:52 · answer #4 · answered by BikerChick 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no you are just shacked up not married and as long as he is legally married to his wife then she is his only wife! it doesnt matter how long goes by.he first has to be legally divorced from her and after that is final live with you at least an additional 7 years.not all states do this anymore and common law marriage is not recognized everywhere either.good luck.if this man loves you he needs to divorce her if he wont be rid of him he is just using you as a rebound.
2007-05-23 14:20:48 · answer #5 · answered by dixie58 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No he is married legally to someone else so you are not his wife in any way. Why is he not divorced after 2 years?
2007-05-23 14:15:53 · answer #6 · answered by LuvMyGirls 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nope and common law went out years ago in most states where do you live? And if someone is married they can't marry again and why would you pay for his losing butt let him get his own insurance!
2007-05-23 14:14:56 · answer #7 · answered by sally sue 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No his first marriage takes precedence over all the rest. Until he gets divorced from his first wife you two can never legally be married so you better get him divorced immediately and legally.
2007-05-23 14:15:24 · answer #8 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi! seperated with his wife, he is still legally married to her until they are divorced, why are you living with a married man? he who sins with you, sins against you, Jesus loves us so much that He died on the cross for our sins, He can forgive you if you ask Him too, then invite Him to come into your heart, you will recieve His love and more....God bless you
2007-05-23 14:19:17 · answer #9 · answered by Bert 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No.
First, common law marriage is not recognized in all states. Only handful of states recognize them.
Second, both you and your boyfriend know that he is not divorced. Common law marriage is only recognized if you and your boyfriend intended to act as married - his incomplete divorce nullifies that intent.
2007-05-23 14:15:46 · answer #10 · answered by cherryblossom 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋