2007-10-30 06:12:45 · 6 answers · asked by Brujo1972 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No, California does not recognize a common law relationship as does many other states. They do have domestic relationships in some states, but more and more states are getting away from recognizing common law marriages.
2007-10-30 06:27:47 · answer #1 · answered by Isaac O 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-16 17:34:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under the common law marriage doctrine, you are considered legally married, despite not having a marriage license, a ceremony, or a marriage certificate, if you meet specific requirements listed in the statutes of the jurisdiction where you live. The benefits of common law marriage include the right to inherit upon the death of one spouse and the right to spousal support and an equitable division of property should the marriage terminate. The jurisdictions that recognize common law marriage are listed below. In addition, various other states will recognize a common law marriage if it was valid in one of these states and meets these requirements, even though those states do not themselves have statutes providing for common law marriages.
Alabama,
Colorado,
District of Columbia,
Iowa,
Kansas,
New Hampshire,
Montana,
Oklahoma,
Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island,
South Carolina,
Texas and
Utah.
Common law marriage is not legal in California; however, California does recognize common law marriages that are valid in other states.
2007-10-30 06:26:23 · answer #3 · answered by VI Guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think common law marriages are accepted in all 50 states of the union.
2007-10-30 08:39:50 · answer #4 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i am not sure... i am also looking to get a certificate for a common law partnership which i badly need. i am from los angeles do let me know if you have any idea or information. thanks!
2007-11-02 12:45:17 · answer #5 · answered by d nomad 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! You either get married with license and certificate, or you are not married. It doesn't matter how long you lived together.
2007-10-30 06:20:23 · answer #6 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋