Legal Question in Family Law in California

common law marriages in california

what is the necessary to prove a

common law marriage in the state of

california?


Asked on 4/22/09, 9:30 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Colin Greene Russakow, Greene & Tan, LLP

Re: common law marriages in california

It doesn't exist in California, no exceptions. If you have a common law marriage entirely created in another state, CA must accept it. In CA, we have what are termed "Marvin" contracts which don't act like a marriage, but may entitle you to something upon termination of the relationshp.

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Answered on 4/22/09, 10:11 am


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