Common law marriage is recognized in Texas if: 1) the couple live together; 2) they represent themselves as husband and wife; 3) there is evidence of being a married couiple such as the woman using the man’s last name or the clear commingling of finances. There are probably some other technical rules but the above will generally get you considered married in a common law marriage in Texas.
Edcole1961 almost 14 years ago
Pierre and Donna, 45 years later.
cdward almost 14 years ago
^That’d be cool with both as long as Pierre didn’t get deported.
Elaine Rosco Premium Member almost 14 years ago
I thought it was legal after seven years of living together?
Colt9033 almost 14 years ago
Depends on what state your in.
As long as your happy, and legally protected you shouldn’t worry about marriage.
TexTech almost 14 years ago
Common law marriage is recognized in Texas if: 1) the couple live together; 2) they represent themselves as husband and wife; 3) there is evidence of being a married couiple such as the woman using the man’s last name or the clear commingling of finances. There are probably some other technical rules but the above will generally get you considered married in a common law marriage in Texas.
jtviper7 almost 14 years ago
Shack-up I love that word…
ChukLitl Premium Member almost 14 years ago
She isn’t likely to have forgotten, you putz.
DavidGBA almost 14 years ago
Old hippies?