When a man and a woman live together for a period of time, they are automatically considered to have a common law marriage in all states.

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Common law marriage is only recognized in a few states and requires certain criteria to be met, such as publicly presenting oneself as married and having the intent to be married. Simply living together for a period of time does not establish a common law marriage in any state.

When a Man and a Woman Live Together for a Period