Should couples who lived toegether for a long time and split be treated like a divorcing couple?

in response to mens reluctance to marry ?Should couples who lived toegether for a long time and split be treated like a divorcing couple?
In a state where Common Law marriage exists a couple does have to go through divorce proceeding if they have claimed themselves to be husband and wife. I think this came about because too many people in these relationships would attempt to treat the other as a disposable item after much time %26amp; equity was put in these relationships. Some people think they have dodged financial fairness to the other party by never marrying them and they are finding this to not be true. In essence, be careful who you ';shack up'; with because you could find yourself in divorce court if you live in one of the Common Law marriage states and decide to seperate. Also, all it takes is six months of living together.Should couples who lived toegether for a long time and split be treated like a divorcing couple?
Depends on the State you live in. You need to look up the 'common law spouse' law and see if your state has one .


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Common-law marriage


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Common-law marriage can still be contracted in 11 states and the District of Columbia, can no longer be contracted in 26 states, and was never permitted in 13 states. The requirements for a common-law marriage to be validly contracted differ from state to state.





Nevertheless, all states 鈥?including those that have abolished the contract of common-law marriage within their boundaries 鈥?recognize common-law marriages lawfully contracted in those jurisdictions that still permit it.





There is no such thing as ';common-law divorce'; 鈥?that is, you can't get out of a common-law marriage as easily as you can get into one. Only the contract of the marriage is irregular; everything else about the marriage is perfectly regular. People who marry per the old common law tradition must petition the appropriate court in their state for a dissolution of marriage.
Findlaw.com and other sources have Palimony Agreements for Cohabitation arrangements. Many States have Common Law Marriage for couples who cohabitate. And some states have Laws that make Men responsible for Child Support for a Single Mother they live with for more than Six Months. Before you cohabitate you should discuss a Palimony agreement and list your assets you had prior to getting together.








The Metricious relationship is according to some a ';Marriage Lite'; or Trial Marriage, or Civil Union relationship. Know your rights, make an agreement, have it witnessed, have an Attorney represent you.
in what way...legally, mentally, emotionally, socially...


my knee jerk response is to say sure
That would depend on if there are children involved. How long they have been together. But that all said I say YES.
If they have been to gether for a long time ie:7 years or more they may be considered a common law marraige and the rules apply as any divorced couple. If there are Children involved definately as he will have financial obligations untill the children reach 18 years of age.