Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Virginia
does Va. honor common-law marriages, even if a couple has been living together for twenty years or more? trying to settle an estate between children and commonlaw partner.
Asked on 7/23/12, 8:39 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
No, common law marriages are not recognized in the Commonwealth for
any purpose whatsoever (as far as I am aware).
Answered on 7/23/12, 9:00 am