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Old April 11, 2010, 07:44 AM
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Hmmm. Just to throw a spanner in the works - common law marriage doesn't necessarily mean there are any legal papers.


oops - pjt33 already said that
Right, and "de hecho" it is the same situation.
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Old April 11, 2010, 03:42 PM
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can you set an example please ?
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Old April 11, 2010, 05:18 PM
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I guess you could. However, usually when I am asked if I am married, I say "yes", then if someone asks "by the church?" then I say "common law"

That's how it is used. You are married.
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That was the example on how it is used.

In the US you are married under the common law provision, for all practical legal issues.
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