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Common Law Marriage

Why do so many misunderstandings about common law marriage persist? In an age where more couples say "I don't" than "I do" to traditional marriage, this article offers some points to consider.

18 minute read May 02, 2017 at 12:01 AM
By
Bari Z. Weinberger
Common Law Marriage

Wedding bells don't ring as frequently as they used to, according to U.S. Census data that shows the number of couples opting to cohabit rather than marry has more than doubled since the 1990s.

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