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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. Common-law marriage - Wikipedia

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   Common-law marriage, also known as non-ceremonial marriage, [1] [2] sui iuris marriage, informal marriage, de facto marriage, more uxorio or marriage by habit and repute, is a marriage that results from the parties' agreement to consider themselves married, followed by cohabitation, rather than through a statutorily defined process.

4. Same-sex marriage in Pennsylvania - Wikipedia

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   Barnsley that since Pennsylvania recognized common-law marriages, their long-term relationship should likewise be recognized as such. In May 1984, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania ruled against him and dismissed the case, stating that the issue was a matter for the General Assembly to decide.

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

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   To file taxes jointly, you generally must be married. However, some states recognize so-called "common law marriages,"and allow couples to file their taxes together. Check Out: A Look at Tax Filing...

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

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   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 from state to state, but generally ...

7. Same-sex unions in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Thus, unless Congress passes a law imposing same-sex marriage on Native American tribes, federally recognized Native American tribes have the legal right to form their own marriage laws. [3] As of the time of the Obergefell ruling, 24 tribal nations legally recognize same-sex marriage. Some tribes have passed legislation specifically addressing ...

8. How to Divorce From a Common Law Marriage - AOL

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   A common law marriage doesn't involve a marriage license, but it's treated similarly to a traditional marriage in states that recognize this sort of union. Partners in a common law marriage, have ...

9. Common law marriage - Wikipedia

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   Marriage law is the body of legal specifications and requirements and other laws that regulate the initiation, continuation, and validity of marriages, an aspect of family law, that determine the validity of a marriage, and which vary considerably among countries in terms of what can and cannot be legally recognized by the state.