Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

common law marriage

What constitutes a common law marraige in Penna.? I lived with the same person for 8 years and a few years ago we built a house. He put it in his name alone. We are now splitting up. Am I entitled to half of the home and other properties that are in his name that were purchased while we were living togeather?


Asked on 7/21/00, 12:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Murray Eckell Eckell,Sparks,Levy, Auerbach,Monte,Rainer,&Sloane

Re: common law marriage

Common law marriages are very difficult if not almost impossible to prove. Just because you lived together to 8 years doesn't establish a common law marriage. For more information you need to consult with an attorney.

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Answered on 9/12/00, 1:19 pm


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