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What Is Common-Law Marriage?

Category: Divorce & Family Law

A common-law marriage is a type of marriage recognized in some U.S. states, even without a marriage license or ceremony.
Under common law, a couple can be considered legally married if they live together for a significant period, present themselves as a married couple, and meet the state’s specific requirements.
In other words, even without an official marriage certificate, the law might treat long-term partners as spouses — but only in states that allow it.

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Which States Recognize Common-Law Marriage?

Category: Divorce & Family Law

As of 2025, the following U.S. states still recognize or conditionally recognize common-law marriage:

  • Colorado
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Montana
  • Oklahoma
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • Texas
  • Utah

A few other states, such as Alabama and Georgia, only honor common-law marriages formed before specific cutoff dates in the past.

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