Does the Veterans administration recognize common law marriage?

Answer 1

i have a similar question i have been with " my husband" for 32 yrs as common law raised our children and helped each other mentally physically and financially i do not consider any one else in this manner wouldn't this justify marriage in a common sense of the word

Common law marriage is determined by the state. If a state recognizes common law marriage, the Federal government will also recognize it, as must the other states of the union. But not all states allow common law marriage. They figure if marriage is what you wanted, you'd have sprung for a license.

Answer 2

Virginia will recognize a valid Common Law marriage which was formed in a State that does have a provision for Common Law marriages, BUT Virginia statues have no provision for Common Law marriages for its residents.

Answer 3

Common law marriage may be recognized by the military but the marriage must have been entered into in a state that recognizes common law marriage. You can read more about it at the related link.

Common law marriage may be recognized by the military but the marriage must have been entered into in a state that recognizes common law marriage. You can read more about it at the related link.

Common law marriage may be recognized by the military but the marriage must have been entered into in a state that recognizes common law marriage. You can read more about it at the related link.

Common law marriage may be recognized by the military but the marriage must have been entered into in a state that recognizes common law marriage. You can read more about it at the related link.

Answer 4

Common law marriage may be recognized by the military but the marriage must have been entered into in a state that recognizes common law marriage. You can read more about it at the related link.

Answer 5

Virginia does not allow the creation of common law marriages in the state, however they will recognize a valid common law marriage from another state.

Answer 6

What are the rules for common law marriage with the veterans administration

Answer 7

No. Common law marriage has never been recognized in Virginia.