Common Law Marriage

Concurrent Resolution of Congress

In some states, a type of marriage in which couples can become legally married by living together for a long period of time, representing themselves as a married couple, and intending to be married. contrary to popular belief, the couple must intend to be married and act as though they are for a common law marriage to take effect — merely living together for a long time won’t do it.

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