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Myth on ?Common Law Marriages? in California

By Walin & Klarich

Many times, we come into contact with people who are under the impression that upon a break-up with their long-time companion, they have rights similar to what a husband or wife would have at the time of their divorce. For example, people sometimes feel that even though they were never married to their long-time companion, California?s community property laws and/or family laws apply to them. However, this is simply not true, at least in California. Just living together, even as "alleged" husband and wife, does not equate to a "legal marriage." Simply put, there is no such thing as a common law marriage in California. Unless a couple has entered into a valid marriage or registered domestic partnership, at the time of their separation, neither individual is entitled to support and property rights, or remedies as provided for by the California Family Code...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on January 09, 2011 (boomark / email).