Common-law marriage

Common-law marriage

A form of interpersonal status that is legally recognised in some jurisdictions as a marriage even though no legally recognised marriage contract is entered into or the marriage registered in a civil registry.

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common law marriage

Legal services; Family law

In some states, a marriage created by a couple holding themselves out to the public as married and living together as if they were married. Many states do not recognize common law ...

common-law marriage

Immigration; US visa

An agreement between a man and woman to enter into marriage without a civil or religious ceremony. It may not be recognized as a marriage for immigration purposes.

common-law marriage

Health care; General

This is when two people live together for a certain amount of time. They think of themselves as married because of the time spent together. Some states agree and recognize them as ...

common-law marriage

Legal services; Family law

A form of interpersonal status that is legally recognized in some jurisdictions as a marriage even though no legally recognized marriage contract is entered into or the marriage ...

common law marriage

Law; Legal services; General law

A legally binding marriage that occurs without license or ceremony under the laws of many states when a man and woman hold themselves out as married (or live together as if ...

common law marriage

Law; General law

A legally binding marriage that occurs without license or ceremony under the laws of many states when a man and woman hold themselves out as married (or live together as if ...

standing order

Legal services; Family law

In family law cases, there is usually a local court order that sets out the rules of the case. Different courts have different names for it. Usually it is called the standing ...

default

Legal services; Family law

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Legal services; Family law

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Legal services; Family law

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