Sixteen states recognize common law marriages, though several of these states have repealed their laws and only recognize these marriages entered into prior to a certain date. Unmarried cohabitants should check with the state and local laws in their jurisdictions to determine what rights may be available to them.
ALABAMA: The state recognizes common law marriages.
ALASKA: [...]
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State Laws: Common Law Marriage
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Common Law Marriage States
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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 [...]
Common-Law Marriages: The Basics
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In times past, particularly the frontier days, it was common for states to consider a woman and man to be married if they lived together for a certain length of time, had sexual intercourse, and held themselves out as husband and wife, even though they never went through a marriage ceremony. Such a marriage was [...]
When the Rich Split its sky’s the limit for child support
Posted in Family Law, tagged bridges to hope, Family Law on February 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
When the Rich Split its sky’s the limit for child support
Raising children today is expensive. Ask any number of parents. You are likely to hear the same thing: costs for everything from clothing to education seem to endlessly rise. How much money does it take to raise a child today? $500 a month? $1,000 a [...]
Top 10 Things NOT to Do When You Divorce
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Top 10 Things NOT to Do When You Divorce
As anyone who’s gone through a divorce can tell you, the process is rarely easy. Tensions run high, and couples often make poor decisions in the heat of the moment. Given the mountain of financial, practical and emotional details that have to be sorted, it’s not surprising [...]
Men v. Woman: Who does better in divorce?
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Men v. Women: Who does better in a divorce?
While the walk down the aisle ends in marital bliss for many couples, for an equal number the end of the aisle is a place far, far away from happily ever after. People who divorce often do so in eager anticipation of reclaiming their lost independence, [...]
How do Family Courts Split up Debt upon Divorce?
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How Do Family Courts Split Up Debt upon Divorce?
Debt may be as American as apple pie and baseball. After all, most American couples owe a staggering amount of money. They have mortgages on their homes, loans for their cars and use credit cards for both real emergencies and “emergency” luxury purchases. That debt may seem [...]
