Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland
cohabitation
Is there such a thing as commonlaw marriage in the state of maryland after years of cohabitation?
Asked on 11/29/01, 12:47 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Lisa Lane McDevitt
McDevitt Law Office
Re: cohabitation
You cannot establish a common law in Maryland, however, if you established your common law marriage in a jurisdiction that allows you to start a common law marriage (like DC) then Maryland will recognize the common law marriage. I hope that makes sense to you.
Answered on 11/30/01, 1:55 pm
Robert Sher
Wagshal and Sher
Re: cohabitation
No, Maryland doesn't recognize common law marriage
Answered on 11/29/01, 3:31 pm