No.
In the US, only a few states continue to recognize common law marriage. In those states, the period of co-habitation is normally about 7 years. Additionally, common law marriage does not apply unless the parties hold themselves out as husband and wife. Continuing to refer to him as your boyfriend negates this element.
Single filing is okay even if you are married.
In the US: 1) most states no longer recognize common-law marriage 2) even in the states that do recognize it, it takes more than merely living together to be common-law married. 3) I don't believe a *minor* can enter into a common-law marriage anyway (but it might depend on the state).
It is prefectly leagal.
yes
Under federal laws, you become a common-law partner after you have lived with a same-sex or opposite-sex partner for one year or more. Under BC provincial laws (which refer to common-law couples as "spouses'), you become a spouse after you have lived with your same-sex or opposite-sex partner for two years or more
Common law marriage was abolished in California in 1895.
Most states that allow for cohabitation to become a common law marriage, say that a marriage does not become common law until after 7 years. Some states do not recognize same sex common law marriages, though.
used to be one year - proof of 'cohabitation' needed, rent receipts, utilities, etc. - you have to be living with the person, not just in a relationship to be considered common law.
1776
How long do you have to live together in Manitoba to have a common law situation
how did Lois ix become law giver
1867