Re: "Common Law"
As lisarea mentioned, only a few states in the US recognize "common law" marriages. Mine is not one of them. Living together is living together. No other privileges accrue until marriage or adoption.
Louisiana's legal codes owe more to the Napoleonic Code than any other state in the union, as it was once the French administrative headquarters for the entire Louisiana Territory. I believe the "common law" marriage is more widespread in areas where the Napoleonic Code has had an influence.
I'm sure one of our legal beagles with straighten me out if I err.
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