Marriage Flashcards
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Which states recognize common law marriages?
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Alabama Colorado Iowa Kansas Montana Oklahoma Rhode Island South Carolina Texas District of Columbia
Some other states also recognize common law marriages under certain circumstances
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What is a “common law” marriage?
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In most states, a civil or religious ceremony is required for a legal marriage. In common law states, two partners who live together and consider themselves married, are legally married. The Federal Government, including the SSA, will accept each states definition of legal marriage.
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Q
T or F
California does not recognize common law marriages
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True. In California, a civil or religious ceremony is required, and a marriage license is issued.
