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

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common-law_marriage_in_the_United_States

   In the United States, as of 2022, common-law marriages are still recognized in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Rhode Island, Oklahoma, Texas, and the District of Columbia, while Utah [6] and New Hampshire [7] have limited recognition of common-law marriage.

3. What Is Common Law Marriage and Which States Recognize Them? - ...

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   While Manzi advises that each state has its own specific requirements for a relationship to constitute a common law marriage, typically it is a "legally recognized marriage between two people who have not had a formal wedding nor obtained a marriage license or certificate."

4. What Are the Common Law Marriage States? - LegalZoom

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   Common law marriage is legal in seven states as well as the District of Columbia, with several other states recognizing common law marriages that were established before certain dates. Common law marriage has several advantages for couples who do not wish to seek a formal marriage.

5. Common Law Marriage by State: A Complete Guide

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   What states recognize common law marriage? Currently, common law marriage is recognized in seven states and the District of Columbia: Colorado; District of Columbia; Iowa; Kansas; Montana; Oklahoma; Rhode Island; Texas; New Hampshire and Utah also recognize common law marriages in limited situations.

6. Common Law Marriage: US State Rights & Recognition Guide

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   Common law marriages recognized in one state aren’t automatically acknowledged in another. The Full Faith and Credit Clause in the U.S. Constitution usually mandates states to honor legal decisions from other states. However, conflicts arise when a couple moves to a state that doesn’t recognize common law marriage. For example, if a couple ...

7. Common Law Marriage FAQ - FindLaw

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   Common law marriage laws are complex. Some states, like Colorado, Iowa, and Rhode Island, allow common law marriage. Other states like Alabama, Idaho, and Indiana only allow common law marriage before a certain date. Plus, common law marriage requirements are different in every state.

8. Common Law Marriage: State Guide - FindLaw

   www.findlaw.com/family/marriage/common-law-marriage-states

   A common law marriage is an informal marriage where couples do not have a marriage license, marriage ceremony, or marriage certificate. These couples must meet the requirements in their state before the state will recognize their common law marriage.

9. What Is Common Law Marriage? | Nolo

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   Learn what common law marriages really are, which state recognized them, and how to prove you have a valid common law marriage.

10. No, You're Not In A Common-Law Marriage After 7 Years Together

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    Here are the places that recognize common-law marriage: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, New Hampshire (for inheritance purposes only), Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah and the...

11. What is Common Law Marriage? - FindLaw

    www.findlaw.com/family/marriage/common-law-marriage.html

    Common-law marriage is recognized in seven states and the District of Columbia. Also, nine states recognize common-law marriage with some restrictions. Check this list of states to see which states recognize common-law marriage.