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2. Common-law marriage in the United States - Wikipedia

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   In the United States, common-law marriage, also known as sui juris marriage, informal marriage, marriage by habit and repute, or marriage in fact is a form of irregular marriage that survives only in seven U.S. states and the District of Columbia along with some provisions of military law; plus two other states that recognize domestic common law marriage after the fact for limited purposes.

3. Common-law marriage - Wikipedia

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   Common-law marriage is a marriage that takes legal effect without the prerequisites of a marriage license or participation in a marriage ceremony. The marriage occurs when two people who are legally capable of being married, and who intend to be married, live together as a married couple and hold themselves out to the world as a married couple.

4. Common law marriage - Wikipedia

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   (see common-law marriage vs. cohabitation). The informal use of the term "common-law marriage" has given rise to many public misconceptions regarding this legal institution. [76] The status in the eyes of one authority may not be the same as for another. For example, a marriage may be recognized civilly, but not by a church, and vice versa. [77]

5. 9 States Where a Common Law Marriage Can Give You a Tax Break

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   States That Recognize Common Law Marriages. States that recognize common law marriages, according to Experian are: Colorado. District of Columbia. Iowa. Kansas. Montana. Oklahoma. Rhode Island ...

6. Ask an Advisor: Can My Partner Collect Spousal Benefits From ...

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   Yes, the Social Security Administration (SSA) does recognize common law marriages. Both parties to a common law marriage are entitled to all of the same benefits as a couple in a traditional marriage.

7. How to Divorce From a Common Law Marriage - AOL

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   A common law marriage doesn't involve a marriage license, but it's treated similarly to a traditional marriage in states that recognize this sort of union. Partners in a common law marriage, have ...