Legal Question in Family Law in California

Common Law

Does California reconize common law relationships? If California does, how many years do you have to be living together?


Asked on 7/23/05, 12:19 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Common Law

California law has no provision for a man woman living together to become legally married after they have lived together for a specified period of time. California does recognize common law marriage that results in a state that has a statutory provision for common law marriage.

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Answered on 7/23/05, 1:25 am


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