What type of marriage is generally not recognized until there is a dispute over property or upon the death of one of the parties?

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Henry Krause

13 March, 19:14

What type of marriage is generally not recognized until there is a dispute over property or upon the death of one of the parties?

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Imani Gamble · Answer 1

Common law marriage

The marriage has the following characteristics:

There is no marriage license issued by a government and no marriage certificate filed with a government There is no formal ceremony to solemnize the marriage before witnessesThe parties must hold themselves out to the world as spouses (this is not a requirement of statutory marriage) Most jurisdictions require the parties to be cohabiting at the time the common-law marriage is formed.