States That Recognize Common-Law Marriage

Common-law spouses may enjoy benefits similar to those with a marriage license Reviewed by Khadija Khartit A common-law ...
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Ask an Advisor: Can My Partner Collect Social Security Spousal Benefits in a Common Law Marriage?

Does Social Security recognize common law or do you have to be legally married? My potential life partner is currently on disability collecting Social Security in a neighboring state. If the spousal ...
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It's the Law: How common-law marriage is recognized

A. What you’re referring to appears to be a common-law marriage. A common-law marriage is a form of informal marital union that arises when two individuals live together as a married couple without ...
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WOMEN: Common-Law Marriage

Six years ago Claire Ulrich, chorus girl met Charles E. Whitehurst, Baltimore. Md., theatreman, in Manhattan. They went to a hotel. In their room, without witnesses, they read to each other the ...
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Ask an Advisor: Can My Partner Collect Spousal Benefits From Social Security? We're in a Common Law Marriage

Does Social Security recognize common law or do you have to be legally married? My potential life partner is currently on disability collecting Social Security in a neighboring state. If the spousal ...