Introduction
Common Law marriage occurs in some states when a couple has lived together for a certain period of time. They may not have legally gone to perform a marriage but as a result of their long-term cohabitation they are considered the same as a married couple. Although the couple has not yet decided to get documentation of their marriage certain factors may justify them as a married couple. These factors include living together in the same home for a certain amount of time (one year or more), presenting themselves as a married couple and having an engagement to be Continue reading...