Common law marriage is not recognized in Georgia after 1997 due to a legislative change. The Georgia General Assembly passed a law that eliminated the ability to form new common law marriages, while still recognizing those that were established before January 1, 1997. This shift aimed to provide clearer legal standards for marriage and reduce the complexities associated with proving a common law marriage. As a result, couples in Georgia must now formalize their unions through a marriage license.
No. Louisiana does not recognize common law marriage.
No, Arizona does not recognize common law marriage.
No, Maryland does not recognize common law marriage.
No, Massachusetts does not recognize common law marriage.
No, Montana does not recognize common law marriage.
No, Utah does not recognize common law marriage.
No. Connecticut does not recognize common law marriage.No. Connecticut does not recognize common law marriage.No. Connecticut does not recognize common law marriage.No. Connecticut does not recognize common law marriage.
New Mexico does not recognize common law marriage.
No, New Hampshire does not recognize common law marriage.
No, New Jersey does not recognize common law marriage.
No, the District of Columbia does not recognize common law marriage.
No, Arizona does not recognize common law marriage.