Legal Question in Family Law in California
common law marrage
does calif, reconize common law marrage , if you and your partner have been together seven years or more?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: common law marrage
No. However, California may recognize a valid marriage from another State, i.e. if another State declares two people to be married via common law marriage, then California would recognize it.
Reply: common law marrage
In a general sense, California does not recognize a common law marriage, even if it is recognized in another state.
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Re: common law marrage
California has no provision for common law marriages. However, California recognizes a legal marriage from another state or jurisdiction. A couple that lives in a state that has a provision for the formation of a common law marriage. this marriage would be recognized in California.