Current Events > Why get a state marriage when you could just act as you are married

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Damn_Underscore
07/07/20 2:06:09 PM
#1:


Without getting the government involved

That is basically known as common law marriage but common law marriage isn't recognized in most states in the US

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Giant_Aspirin
07/07/20 2:07:39 PM
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there are all sorts of legal benefits to being legally married, the government got itself involved when it started recognizing marital status.

also, a couple needs to co-habitate for SEVEN YEARS before common law marriage takes effect, at least here in Ohio

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ToadallyAwesome
07/07/20 2:13:23 PM
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My 12th grade English teacher really spelled it out for us. Marriage is a legal process. Love isnt on the marriage license.


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