Marriage Legal Questions and Answers
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 this period of time however his divorce was not final until 1994 after I first moved to D.C. and aft...
04/27/2009 | Category: Marriage » Common Law M... | State: West Virginia | #16221What 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' versus 'can I' on the answer.
04/06/2009 | Category: Marriage » Common Law M... | State: Illinois | #15893Is 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 soon because this was not the arrangement we verbally agreed upon. She at that point replied to me th...
04/03/2009 | Category: Marriage » Common Law M... | State: Texas | #15872Am 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 belongings! My bills went to him in Iowa as requested and paid by him and I maintained his home in Ca...
02/20/2009 | Category: Marriage » Common Law M... | State: California | #15301How 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?
11/01/2007 | Category: Marriage » Common Law M... | State: Texas | #11442Is 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 is as good as most lawyers in manipulating the written word, ie laws. She is suing me and also claim...
10/27/2007 | Category: Marriage » Common Law M... | State: Texas | #11048Where 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: Marriage » Common Law M... | State: Texas | #9594How 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: Marriage » Common Law M... | State: Texas | #6310Does TN have a common law marriage law?
Does TN have a common law marriage law?
05/17/2007 | Category: Marriage » Common Law M... | State: Georgia | #5131What 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: Marriage » Common Law M... | State: California | #4650