Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

Is a spouse entitled to spousal support when separated in a common law marriage?


Asked on 9/25/10, 3:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Cary Hall Law Offices of Cary B. Hall, L.L.C.

Potentially, but there's a bigger issue here. Recently (like in the past couple of years), the Pennsylvania appellate courts did away with common law marriages in our Commonwealth. I can't recall, however, the application of the case -- whether it grandfathered in current common law marriages or not. That's your larger issue, so tackle that one first! I'm sure an internet search on "common law marriage" and "Pennsylvania" will give you the answer.

Best of luck to you.

Cary B. Hall, Esquire

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Answered on 9/30/10, 5:27 pm


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