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  • It's not specifically defined. In order to have a valid common law marriage, the couple must do all of the following: * live together for a significant period of time (not defined in any state) * hold themselves out as a married couple -- typically this means using the same last name, referring to the other as "my husband" or "my wife," and filing a joint tax return, and * intend to be married. http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/faqEditorial-29086.html there's no information on the amount of time--it's just, "significant"
  • If the state doesn't recognize common law marriage then you are not man and wife no matter what.

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