“Well, we were never actually married, but we were basically married. Common law married.” Few words raise more red flags for estate planners and probate attorneys than phrases like this. Marriage is ...

Roger Baron, Professor of Law, and Sarah Baron Houy, Esq. A common-law marriage, or “informal” marriage, is one where the parties do not have a wedding or marriage ceremony, but the law recognizes ...

Common law marriage is recognized in Alabama, Colorado, D.C., Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, Montana, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Georgia, Idaho, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Hampshire, though ...

Common-law spouses may enjoy benefits similar to those with a marriage license Reviewed by Khadija Khartit A common-law ...