A common law marriage doesn’t involve a marriage license, but it’s treated similarly to a traditional marriage in states that recognize this sort of union. Partners in a common law marriage, have ...

A divorce decree outlines which spouse is legally responsible for each debt after the divorce is completed. States either have community property or common law marriages, and these laws determine how ...

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Dear Action Line: Regarding your common-law marriage column: If the couple file a joint return for 2005 and break up in 2006, must they get an official divorce document before filing as single or head ...