States That Recognize Common-Law Marriage

Common-law spouses may enjoy benefits similar to those with a marriage license Reviewed by Khadija Khartit A common-law ...
D Magazine

Common Law Marriage

Whether your dream wedding takes place in a pristine chapel or a stodgy courthouse, there’s always one thing in common: someone – be it a religious leader or a government official – presiding over the ...
The Hill

Wisconsin lawmakers look to enshrine marriage equality in state constitution

Members of Wisconsin’s Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus introduced two proposals Wednesday meant to solidify marriage equality by removing language that bans same-sex marriage from the state’s constitution ...
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Ask an Advisor: Can My Partner Collect Social Security Spousal Benefits in a Common Law Marriage?

Does Social Security recognize common law or do you have to be legally married? My potential life partner is currently on disability collecting Social Security in a neighboring state. If the spousal ...
Time

WOMEN: Common-Law Marriage

Six years ago Claire Ulrich, chorus girl met Charles E. Whitehurst, Baltimore. Md., theatreman, in Manhattan. They went to a hotel. In their room, without witnesses, they read to each other the ...