How long does a couple have to be together before they are considered to have a common law marriage?

I am not looking for your opinion on Common Law marriage, quite frankly I don't care if you don't believe in it. I am however, asking for the minimum requirement for Common Law in California.How long does a couple have to be together before they are considered to have a common law marriage?
Common Law Marriage FAQ





Common Law Marriage is not recognized in the state of California.


Learn what it is and where it's recognized.


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Well... that didn't take very long, did it?


LOLHow long does a couple have to be together before they are considered to have a common law marriage?
California does not recognize common law marriages. Which mean that you cannot ever be common-law married. Either way, common law marriage is established when a man and woman cohabit and recognize themselves as husband and wife...as well as act as husband and wife in public. There is no time minimum for this. But, like I said, you are in CA...it does not exist. These states do:





Alabama


Colorado


District of Columbia


Georgia (if created before 1/1/97)


Idaho (if created before 1/1/96)


Iowa


Kansas


Montana


New Hampshire (for inheritance purposes only)


Ohio (if created before 10/10/91)


Oklahoma


Pennsylvania (if created before 1/1/05)


Rhode Island


South Carolina


Texas


Utah
I do not believe California has common-law marriage.


For states that do, it's 7-10 years living together /and/ you must /both/ present yourselves as husband %26amp; wife.


Just living together is not enough.





Common law marriage is recognized only in the following states:





* Alabama


* Colorado


* District of Columbia


* Iowa


* Kansas


* Montana


* New Hampshire (for inheritance purposes only)


* Oklahoma


* Pennsylvania


* Rhode Island


* South Carolina


* Texas


* Utah
First are you sure that California recognizes common law marriage? There are only a few states that do. I belive its 7 or 10 yrs.





Call your county offices and ask if anyone knows the answer. Or call a lawyer that deals with family issues.
California doesn't recognize Common Law marriage.
As far as I know the state of California does NOT recognize Common Law Marriages.
California doesn't recognize common-law marriage, period. Stop trolling and start Googling.
Common Law marriage is not recognized in California.
I believe the statute has it listed as 7 years
10 years, but your state may not recognize this law. Call and find out!
I believe it's 7 years. But that's redneck years.