During the past decade, there has been a great deal of debate over what does, and does not, count as marriage in the eyes of the law. One arrangement that has become less ordinary, but that has managed to survive in a few states, is common law ... [Read more...]
Getting a Common Law Marriage Recognized in a Non-Common-Law State
The majority of states have laws providing that marriages are only recognized when created with a marriage license and official marriage ceremony. Such laws are very important because many rights depend on the existence of a valid marriage. For ... [Read more...]