Common Law Marriage In some states, a type of marriage in which couples can become legally married by living together for a long period of time, representing themselves as a married couple, and intending to be married.
Common Law Marriage definition:
An ancient form of marriage, by consent and consummation but otherwise recognized in the common law.
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Common Law Marriage: A common law marriage comes about when a man and woman who are free to marry agree to live together as husband and wife without the formal ceremony.
Common law marriage
When two people become legally married by living together for a long period of time. There is no ceremony or license.
Common Law Marriage
A common law marriage is a marriage based upon a mutual agreement of intent to marry without compliance with any legal formalities.
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their rights and responsibilities toward one another concerning property and support are defined by the laws of the state in which they live. A marriage can only be terminated by a court granting a divorce or annulment. Compare common law marriage.
 See also: Common law, Marriage, Law, State, Right
  
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