Legal Question in Medical Leave in California

Common Law Marrage

In reading through the Family Medical Leave Act Booklet it states that a Common Law spouse is considered ''Family''. As long as the State they reside in allows for ''Common Law Marrages''. Is California one of those states?


Asked on 5/17/01, 9:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq. The Law Offices of Norman Gregory Fernandez & Associates

Re: Common Law Marrage

There is no Common Law Marriage in California, however California does recognize Common Law Marriages that would be considered valid according to another States laws.

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Answered on 6/26/01, 12:16 pm


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