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.

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Answered on 11/30/01, 1:55 pm
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: cohabitation

No, Maryland doesn't recognize common law marriage

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Answered on 11/29/01, 3:31 pm


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