if i am 17 and living with a guy, we are common law marriage. so if i wanted to go get my lip pierced could my "husband" take me?
2007-08-13 11:18:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
You are only considered "common law marriage" if you have lived together in a sexual relationship for over 7 years. Technically you're just a girl living with her boyfriend.
2007-08-13 11:23:07 · answer #1 · answered by meglet628 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to double check your state's statutes for common law marriage to determine how long you have to live together to be considered "husband & wife" Also, since you are under the age of 18, you may not qualify as common law marriage since the law states that the marriage is between two adults. Being under 18 negates that rule and thus negates any "marriage" you may have w/o parental consent.
If you want this guy to be your husband, get your parents to agree to a wedding, get married and enjoy your piercing.
Or just hold it out for another year and go do it when you can.
2007-08-13 11:26:59 · answer #2 · answered by missmelissa5286 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A common law marriage becomes effective when you've lived with the same man for seven years. At 17 your still consitered a minor, so no he cant take you to get a piercing, ask one of your parents?
2007-08-13 12:26:02 · answer #3 · answered by yvonne p 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Among the states that allow it (most don't), the laws vary. Some you have to live together and portray yourself as married for so many years. In some, there is no limit, and just moving in and having a party where you claim you two are married is enough. So unless you two were already living together and portraying yourself as a married couple, it's very, very unlikely to happen with one in prison for life.
2016-05-17 05:38:12 · answer #4 · answered by devona 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Common law marriage doesn't normally happen unless you have been living together for over 5 yrs. Unless u can prove you are married I don't think he can help.
2007-08-13 11:24:45 · answer #5 · answered by Ale.SP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because you SAY that your common law marriage is legal, doesn't make it so. I suggest that you check the laws in your state as not all even still recognize it anymore and those that do have certain criteria.
2007-08-13 11:24:13 · answer #6 · answered by pappysgotitgoinon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Common law marriage is abolished in most states.
2007-08-13 11:27:13 · answer #7 · answered by Funkanimus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately or fortunately (however you look at it) you are still a child. You need your parent's permission for just about anything unless you are legally emancipated. This guy is NOT your husband, common-law or otherwise.
2007-08-13 11:32:52 · answer #8 · answered by fnd40 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is your significant other? Is he of age? Has your parents assigned him as Power of Attorney or legal Guardianship over you? If he is not of age or have legal Guardianship, he cannot make any legal decisions for you. Only your parents have that right.
2007-08-13 11:27:18 · answer #9 · answered by Vida 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not that easy. He has to introduce you as Mrs. or use you as Mrs. on a legal form, etc
2007-08-13 12:00:22 · answer #10 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋