No one showed up on Thursday to testify on a bill to recognize common-law marriages on Guam, leaving senators wanting for ...

You may have heard of common law marriage or you may know someone who refers to another as their “common law spouse,” their “common law wife,” or their “common law husband.” But what exactly is it and ...

Colorado is one of only nine states that still recognize common law marriage, including Iowa, Kansas, Montana, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Utah, and Texas, as well as the District of ...

Smiling woman hugging her partner on the couch from behind in the living room. Should you live with a partner you’re not married to? One aspect to consider is the fact that some states may consider ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — You might’ve heard of the phrase “common law marriage” before, which signifies a different kind of union compared to one marked by a ceremony or other components behind a traditional ...