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Q: What is a common law state mean?
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Can a common law marriage exist after a divorce if the couple reunites?

Yes, if common law marriage is recognized in the state of residence and if the parties meet the requirements that create a common law marriage in that state.Yes, if common law marriage is recognized in the state of residence and if the parties meet the requirements that create a common law marriage in that state.Yes, if common law marriage is recognized in the state of residence and if the parties meet the requirements that create a common law marriage in that state.Yes, if common law marriage is recognized in the state of residence and if the parties meet the requirements that create a common law marriage in that state.


What state doesn't follow common law?

what state in u.s. does not practice common law


If you have lived together for 3 years or more does this mean you are common law married in the UK?

If you live together in the eyes of the state you are common law married, a slam-dunk.


Is common law recognized in Oregon?

A common law marriage cannot be created in Oregon. However, if a couple is from a state that recognizes common law marriage and the couple meets the common law marriage requirements of that state, then Oregon will recognize the marriage of that state as valid.


What is the origin of the state and federal law?

Common Law


What is Common law marriage in SC?

NC does not allow common-law marriage, therefore you cannot enter into a common-law marriage in the state of NC. However, if you previously lived in another state that allowed common-law marriage (very few states do), and you were considered common-law married in that state, and you then later moved to NC, NC will recognize your common-law married status.


If you get married by common law in a state where it is legal will it still be legal in your home state that does not honor common law marriages?

Yes.


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.


Is the state of Missouri a common law state?

Kansas, like the other states in the US, recognizes common law for those instances where legislation or Federal law don't cover the situation.


Is Oregon a common law state?

There is no recognition of common law marriage for residents of Oregon. That means you cannot create a common law marriage in Oregon. However, if a couple moved to Oregon from another state and their marriage was legally recognized as a common law marriage in their state of origin it would be recognized in Oregon.


Is there common law marriage in ny state?

no


Is Utah a common law marriage state?

how long do you have to be with someone in Utah to be eligible for common law marriage?