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How long do you have to live together in Washington state to be a common-law marriage?
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7 years
Actually, WA state does not recognize common-law marriage. If you have a common-law marriage from another state, WA will recognize that, as every state recognizes the validity of marriages in another state. The best you can do in WA is make a domestic partnership agreement, but there are restrictions on them. If you live together in WA state, you will not be afforded marriage benefits no matter how long you live together
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How does Washington State treat common law marriage?
According to findlaw.com. . . http://family.findlaw.com/living-together/living-together-common-law-marriage/common-law-marriage-state-laws(1).html . . . "The state does not recognize common law marriages." A Google search for "washington-state common-law-marriage" . . . http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=washington-state+common-law-marriage&aq=f&oq= . . . provides many other corroborating links.
Why is same-sex marriage not legal in Washington state?
It is now. Same-sex marriage was legalized in Washington state on November 6, 2012.
Does the state democratic party platform for Washington state include marriage equality?
Yes, it includes support for Washington's marriage equality laws.
Does the state republican party platform for Washington state include marriage equality?
No. Although same-sex marriage is legal in the state of Washington, the state Republican Party platform calls for limiting marriage to heterosexuals only.
When will same-sex marriage be legal in Washington state?
Same-sex marriage was legalized in Washington state on November 6, 2012. The state will begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples on December 6, 2012.
Has the state constitution of Washington been amended to prohibit same-sex marriage in that state?
No. No such amendment has been made. Same-sex marriage was legalized in Washington state on November 6, 2012.
Is Virginia a commonlaw state?
All of the States except for Louisiana are Common Law Jurisdictions.
What are the requirements for same-sex marriage in Washington state?
Same-sex marriage is not legal in Washington state. Same-sex couples may not marry there, but they may register as domestic partners.
Which county in Washington state has recorded the most same-sex marriages?
By far, King County issues the most marriage licenses to same-sex couples in Washington state. Same-sex marriage became legal in Washington state on December 6, 2012.
What are some major obstacles to the legalization of same-sex marriage in Washington state?
There are no more obstacles. Same-sex marriage was legalized in Washington state on November 6, 2012. The state will begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples on December 6, 2012.
Has a ballot measure concerning same-sex marriage been put before voters in Washington state?
Yes. On November 6, 2012, a majority of the electorate of Washington state voted to legalize same-sex marriage.
Has any same-sex couple sued the state of Washington for legal recognition of their out-of-state marriage?
Yes. Castle v. State. Eleven same-sex couples sued the state on April 1, 2004.Same-sex marriage was legalized in Washington state on November 6, 2012.
