What document does the state need to validate a common law marriage?
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What document does the state need to validate a common law marriage?
Is this document valid to turn in for adding a common law partner for insurance benefits? How do I get this filed and where?
Asked on October 14, 2010 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Common law marriage is when a man and woman agree to be married and then agreement they live together as husband and wife and represent to others that they are married (there are certain elements which must be proved for a common law marriage to exist; speak to an attoreny in your area as to all of this).
As proof of a common law marriage, a couple may apply for a "Declaration of Informal Marriage", which is available at your county clerk's office. No ceremony is required and the fee is approximately $32.00 cash only. You can then have the form recorded.
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