That depends on what you mean.
The state of Ohio abolished common-law marriage on October 10, 1991. All common-law marriages in existence at that time continue to be valid, but no cohabitation meeting the requirements only after that date is considered to be a valid marriage ...
UNLESS it has been recognized as valid in another state. All US states recognize common-law marriages that have been validly contracted in any other state, though there may be exceptions for marriages considered to be "odious to public policy" ... to give an example, even if some state allowed a marriage between a parent and one of his or her children it would generally NOT be recognized in other states.
Ohio abolished common law marriage in 1991. However, it recognized common law marriages that were established before this date. Couples who met the criteria for common law marriage prior to 1991 could still have their marriages legally recognized in Ohio.
Of course! It is a requirement of the US Constitution, that states recognize the actions of the other states. Marriage and divorce are key ones. One important exception is same-sex marriages. Ohio does not recognize same-sex marriages performed out-of-state.
NoNoCommon Law Marriage States"Currently, only 9 states (Alabama, Colorado, Kansas, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Iowa, Montana, Oklahoma, and Texas) and the District of Columbia recognize common-law marriages contracted within their borders. In addition, five states have "grandfathered" common law marriage (Georgia, Idaho, Ohio, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania) allowing those established before a certain date to be recognized. New Hampshire recognizes common law marriage only for purposes of probate, and Utah recognizes common law marriages only if they have been validated by a court or administrative order."
In the U.S.A., marriages are recognized -- or denied recognition -- by the individual states. Some provision for "common law" marriage (also called "informal" marriage) is available in Alabama; Colorado; Georgia (if created before 1/1/97), Idaho (if created before 1/1/96); Iowa; Kansas; Montana; New Hampshire (for inheritance purposes only); Ohio (if created before 10/10/91), Oklahoma (possibly only if created before 11/1/98. Oklahoma's laws and court decisions may be in conflict about whether common law marriages formed in that state after 11/1/98 will be recognized.); Pennsylvania (if created before 1/1/05); Rhode Island; South Carolina; Texas; Utah; and the District of Columbia. Each state has its own specific requirements and procedures for establishing a common law marriage. [Living together openly, presenting yourselves as married, is not sufficient in any state.] Article IV, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution states: "Full faith and credit shall be given in each State to the public acts, records and judicial proceedings of every other state." Thus, convictions, judgments, marriages, and other legal agreements that are issued or entered into in one state must be recognized by the other states. However, the force and application of Full Faith and Credit has been questioned in the issue of Gay marriages and in the issue of common law marriages; consequently, people should not assume that such marriages will be recognized in every state.
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New Mexico is not one of the parts of the U.S. which recognize common-law marriage. Common law marriages are recognized within Alabama, New Hampshire, Colorado, Ohio, Washington D.C., Oklahoma, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Idaho, Rhode Island, Iowa, South Carolina, Kansas, Texas, Montana, and Utah. The terms for recognizing a common law marriage will probably vary by state.
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Only a few states recognize common law marriages: Alabama Colorado Georgia (if created before 1/1/97) Idaho (if created before 1/1/96) Iowa Kansas Montana New Hampshire (for inheritance purposes only) Ohio (if created before 10/10/91) Oklahoma (possibly only if created before 11/1/98. Oklahoma's laws and court decisions may be in conflict about whether common law marriages formed in that state after 11/1/98 will be recognized.) Pennsylvania (if created before 1/1/05) Rhode Island South Carolina Texas Utah Washington, D.C.
United StatesOnly a few states recognize common law marriages:AlabamaColoradoGeorgia (if created before 1/1/97)Idaho (if created before 1/1/96)IowaKansasMontanaNew Hampshire (for inheritance purposes only)Ohio (if created before 10/10/91)Oklahoma (possibly only if created before 11/1/98. Oklahoma's laws and court decisions may be in conflict about whether common law marriages formed in that state after 11/1/98 will be recognized.)Pennsylvania (if created before 1/1/05)Rhode IslandSouth CarolinaTexasUtah (only if they have been validated by a court or administrative order)Washington, D.C.Caveat: You need to check your state law to determine your rights, if any, that apply to common law marriage. Common law marriage, even when recognized, doesn't necessarily confer all the legal rights that attach to a legal marriage. Certain states recognize common law marriage and the rights that attach to it vary. Some states recognize common law marriage for probate purposes only. States do not uniformly recognize a marriage that is recognized as valid in another state. Many states that offered common law marriage have abolished it and some states recognize only common law marriages that were created prior to a certain date (grandfathered) and not after.The IRS and the Social Security Administration will recognize a common law marriage if the state where you reside recognizes it.See the related link provided below for more information.United KingdomIn the UK there is no legal term common law marriages, you're either married or you're not under UK law
Yes, the United States and all states within have Reciprical Agreements enacted through law by which nations and the various states all respect marriages sanctioned by another. Basically as long as a U.S. marriage is recognized by the government of Jamaica, then a Jamaican marriage would be recognized in the U.S. and thereby must be recognized by all states within the U.S. Yes. If it is recorded with the clerks office. * All legal marriages performed outside the US are deemed legal in the US, no other action is necessary other than the wife informing the necessary agencies, (SSA, state DMV, voter registration, etc.) if she intends to use her husband's surname.