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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. Same-sex marriage in Texas - Wikipedia

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   Travis County Clerk Dana Debeauvoir apologizing to a same-sex couple for not being able to issue them a marriage license, February 14, 2012. In November 2014, an Austin woman, Sonemaly Phrasavath, challenged Texas' ban on same-sex marriages after her spouse, Stella Marie Powell, died of cancer in early 2014.

4. Common-law marriage - Wikipedia

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   However, common-law marriage can still be contracted in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Oklahoma and the District of Columbia. [49] [50] [51] Once they meet the requirements of common-law marriage, couples in those true common-law marriages are considered legally married for all purposes and in all circumstances.

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

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   In states that recognize common law marriages, you must meet a few requirements to gain marital status, but even these vary by state. Some of the requirements: You must live together for an amount ...

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

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   Verifying a Common Law Marriage. To recognize a common law marriage, the SSA first requires that the couple does have a valid common law marriage according to their state’s laws. This varies ...

7. Domestic partnership in Texas - Wikipedia

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   The U.S. state of Texas issues marriage licenses to same-sex couples and recognizes those marriages when performed out-of-state. On June 26, 2015, the United States legalized same-sex marriage nationwide due to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell v.