Common-law marriage

Common-law marriage (or common law marriage), sometimes referred to as informal marriage, is a form of interpersonal status in which a man and a woman are legally married. The common-law marriage is a verbal or written contract between a man and a woman to be married, usually without a ceremony or license. A common-law marriage can only be dissolved by petitioning a court for a divorce. Common-law marriage is very similar, but distinguishable from civil unions or non-marital relationship contracts.

Related Topics:
Interpersonal status - Married - Ceremony - License - Divorce - Civil unions

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