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What is the statute of limitations for common law marriage in Kansas?

I'd like to know,"What the statute of limitations are, for common-law marriage, in the state of Kansas, U.S.A."

04/05/2007 | Category » Common Law Marriage  State » AL  #2666
Is there a legal form two people can fill out to validate there common law marriage

Is there a legal form two people can fill out to validate there common law marriage for use in legal matters to show they want to have full marital benefits due a husband and wife. A form that could not dispute the validtiy of the said union?

04/11/2007 | Category » Common Law Marriage  State » AL  #2929
Does Pennsylvania recognize common law marriage?

I live in pennsylvania and I would like to know if there is common law marriage in this state. I have been with my girlfriend for 7 years and 6 months. We lived in an apartment for the first year.Then I bought a house and we lived here together for 6 1/2 years. The mortage is in...

04/24/2007 | Category » Common Law Marriage  State » PA  #3288
Is a common law marriage legal in the state of Louisiana?

Is a common law marriage legal in the state of Louisiana?

05/11/2007 | Category » Common Law Marriage  State » LA  #4523
What is common law marriage?

A long time (over 6 years) engagement, does not consider common law marriage? Even two person living in different state,no join account,no join tax,no join property.

05/14/2007 | Category » Common Law Marriage  State » CA  #4650
Does TN have a common law marriage law?

Does TN have a common law marriage law?

05/17/2007 | Category » Common Law Marriage  State » GA  #5131
How long do you have to live with someone in Texas to be considered common law married?

How long do you have to live with someone in Texas to be considered common law married?

06/10/2007 | Category » Common Law Marriage  State » TX  #6310
Where can I fill out a common law marriage agreement online?

Where can I fill out a common law marriage agreement online?

10/03/2007 | Category » Common Law Marriage  State » TX  #9594
Is common law marriage recognized in the state of Texas?

I can't get a lawyer to take my case because my CL wife of 19 years is a legal secretary. I don't make enough to pay for all the motions/counter motions they would end up filing but make too much for Legal Aid. She has worked for partners in several major firms in Austin Tx and i...

10/27/2007 | Category » Common Law Marriage  State » TX  #11048
How long must a couple live together before they are considered common law married?

How long must a couple live together before they are considered common law married?

11/02/2007 | Category » Common Law Marriage  State » TX  #11442
Am I entitled to any financial compensation since my cohabitant ended our relationship?

Are there laws to protect a 'kept woman' for a period of at least 5 years. We lived together for 2 years as I worked for him as property assistant in Iowa as domestic engineer and care taker in California for his yacht. He has only visited 3 times and it is my home with only my b...

02/20/2009 | Category » Common Law Marriage  State » CA  #15301
Is common law marriage legal in Texas and what are the requirements?

My ex-wife moved into my apartment because of hardship. It was only supposed to be for a few months which has turned into a year. I have no intentions of remarrying her but I was willing to help her until she got back on her feet. I recently told her that she would have to move s...

04/03/2009 | Category » Common Law Marriage  State » TX  #15872
What is the law regarding common law marriage and status to file taxes?

If two persons (male & female) are living together in Texas and satisfy the common law marriage requirement; must they file Federal Income Tax returns jointly or can they continue to filing as unmarried (single)? Please note on my question that I am looking for 'must I' ...

04/06/2009 | Category » Common Law Marriage  State » IL  #15893
What are the requirements for me to receive my deceased husband's social security benefits?

I lived with my husband begining June 1992 the marriage started in Washington D.C. and we stayed there 2 weeks and moved to his home in Maryland and and lived there until his death July 1995. We were not legally married until March 1995. We also spent a week in Alabama during ...

04/27/2009 | Category » Common Law Marriage  State » WV  #16221
Does presenting yourself as being married consitute a Common Law Marriage in Texas?

My mother has lived with the same man for 7 yrs. He put a ring on her finger and there was a 'wedding' reception. They have told everyone that they are married. I have been introduced by him as his step daughter. Is that common law marriage?

04/30/2009 | Category » Common Law Marriage  State » TX  #16480
How do we dissolve a common law or informal marriage in Texas?

I had legal papers made up in 2006 for a informal marriage for insurance reasons. We have not had contact since 2007. What is the process to dissolve the legal paperwork that was filed in Harris county TX?

01/07/2011 | Category » Common Law Marriage  State » TX  #23959