Common-law spouses may enjoy benefits similar to those with a marriage license Reviewed by Khadija Khartit A common-law ...

Although a common misconception, common law marriages in California do not exist. In fact, the state stopped recognizing this ...

Our lives are filled with changing sets of relationships (familial, friendship, communal, romantic, and business) that constantly evolve and mature over time. Many of these relationships carry the ...

Did you assume common law marriage existed in every state? I did. I feel like it was one of those bits of information that floated around as simply a given that if you lived with someone for seven ...

As a common-law couple, you can take advantage of certain tax credits and benefits unavailable to singles, but you could also lose access to others. Many or all of the products on this page are from ...

Analysis from London law firm Shakespeare Martineau has revealed that 4 out of the 5 largest price comparison websites reference a common law spouse – perpetuating the myth that such a relationship ...

James Chen, CMT is an expert trader, investment adviser, and global market strategist. Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has a demonstrated ...

Why Mums Should Care About Family Agreements Being a mum means balancing a lot — raising children, managing finances, and making decisions that affect your family’s future. One of the most important ...