Legal Question in Family Law in Alabama

common law marriage

A friend of mine has been living with a woman for about 1 1/2 years and 2 months ago she had his child. He has been paying her bills and letting her drive one of his vehicles for most of the last year. The relationship has gone down hill and he wants to leave. He has no problem supporting his child via child support, but he is afraid he will have to continue to provide the mother with a vehicle and pay her bills since he has been doing so. I told him since they are not married that I dont think he will have to pay more than child support. Am I correct? Thank You


Asked on 6/29/07, 1:10 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Pamela Scott Scott Law Office

Re: common law marriage

Alabama does recognize common law marriage, but there is no such thing as common law divorce. If they considered themselves married, then they must go through legal divorce proceedings in the event they want to separate and divide their property. We can help.

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Answered on 6/29/07, 10:54 pm


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