Oklahoma: Common law marriage has been the subject of conflict between state law and the courts except for those entered into before Nov. 1, 1998.

Legally, common law married couples must play by all the same rules as “regular” married couples. If you live in one of the following 10 states and/or Washington, D.C. you can have a common ...

Common-law marriage is an old principle that has slowly been struck from the ledgers of most states across the country. Texas, however, ...

Yes, the Social Security Administration (SSA) does recognize common law marriages. Both parties to a common law marriage are entitled to all of the same benefits as a couple in a traditional marriage.