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Common Law Marriage

Monday October 8, 2007

Common Law Marriage is an alternative to traditional marriage. Instead of obtaining a marriage license, a man and woman who live together and “intend to be married” can become common law spouses without a license or a wedding.

How do I become common law married?

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October 15, 2007 at 3:25 pm
(1) Chris in Connecticut says:

I will with someone for over 20 years (18 yrs in NY and 2 in CT) and now that we split up, I’ve been told I am entitled to absolutely nothing! He just married someone and she ended up with the two houses (that I helped fix) and many other things. LISTEN UP GIRLS, don’t live with someone unless you have something in writing. Thanks for listening. Chris

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