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Common law marriage is only recognized in a handful of states. If it's recognized in your state, it must be dissolved by a divorce decree and the court may award alimony depending on many factors such as state laws, the length of the marriage, the financial condition of the respective parties, etc.
Common law marriage is only recognized in a handful of states. If it's recognized in your state, it must be dissolved by a divorce decree and the court may award alimony depending on many factors such as state laws, the length of the marriage, the financial condition of the respective parties, etc.
Common law marriage is only recognized in a handful of states. If it's recognized in your state, it must be dissolved by a divorce decree and the court may award alimony depending on many factors such as state laws, the length of the marriage, the financial condition of the respective parties, etc.
Common law marriage is only recognized in a handful of states. If it's recognized in your state, it must be dissolved by a divorce decree and the court may award alimony depending on many factors such as state laws, the length of the marriage, the financial condition of the respective parties, etc.
What else can I help you with?
Can you get alimony if you are common law married for 24 years in Texas?
You'll have to check Texas law.
Is former spouse payments from military retirement pay considered alimony?
A state court order must say military retirement pay is part of the alimony can a former spouse receive a portion. No Federal law says a former spouse is entitled to the pay as part of alimony.
Can you evict a common law wife?
no
Can one get alimony if a marriage is annulled?
Some states allow you to receive temporary alimony while the case is pending in court, however, you cannot receive alimony after the annulment has been granted. This is because an annulment declares the marriage to be "void" and erases it as if it never existed under the law. Spousal support cannot be awarded if no valid marriage existed. If you believe you will need spousal support, you may prefer to file for divorce or legal separation as alimony may be awarded in both of these cases.
I have been common law married for 20 years. my question is if i got legally married would i still be entitled to alimony if we ever got a divorce?
Yes, you would be entitled to alimony if legally married and then divorced.
Is there alimony for unmarried co-inhabitant couples in Florida?
Alimony is for spouses so if you weren't married (and Florida does not recognize common law marriage) then you're not a spouse and therefore do not qualify for alimony. You could *possibly* sue for palimony (it's like alimony, but with unmarried couples who cohabited instead of spouses), but it's rarely awarded in any state.
If your mother passed away leaving her brother and his common-law wife living in her house what legal rights does his common-law wife have after he too passes away?
Common-law marriage is a legal form of marriage, and so his wife would have the same rights and entitlements as a more conventional wife. There may be some issue proving that (in fact) she qualifies as a common law wife - usually some demonstration that the two were together for the requisite period of time - but in most common-law marriage cases that's not too difficult to do.
What is a female cohabiter called?
Common Law Wife
What has the author Virendra Kumar written?
Virendra Kumar has written: 'Alimony and maintenance in the light of the changing concept of marriage and divorce' -- subject(s): Alimony, Alimony (Hindu law), Separate maintenance, Separate maintenance (Hindu law)
Should the bride invite her father's common law wife to the wedding?
The bride should discuss with her biological mother how she would feel if her ex husband's common law wife was invited to the wedding. If the biological mother is comfortable with this then there is no reason not to invite the common law wife. If the biological mother is dating someone special or is remarried and bringing her mate to the wedding then you should ask your father and his common law wife without discussing it with your mother.
What is the divorce law in Colombia?
The divorce law in Colombia stipulates how married couples would part ways. Some of the common concerns raised include child custody, alimony and sharing of property.
Can the spouse of a common law marriage receive the other spouse social security?
Maybe. IF you can show that the marriage met the STATE requirements for a common law marriage, yes. Section 216(h)(1) of the Social Security Act provides that an applicant is the wife of an insured individual for purposes of such Act if the courts of the State in which such insured individual is domiciled at the time the application for wife's insurance benefits is filed would find that the applicant and such insured individual were validly married.However, if you have not met the tests set by that state, or if that state does not recognize a common law marriage, no. You need to consult an attorney in YOUR state.
