lunarrhythm
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas
My fiance, whom I have lived with for two years, would like for us to join in a common law marriage (by filling out out the relevant form at the Bureau of Vital Statistics) prior to our marriage ceremony, to enjoy the legal benefits of marriage prior to our marriage ceremony (we need to save money for this, so this will likely occur a year or more into the future).
My question is, can this common law marriage later be 'converted' or 'reestablished' as a standard marriage by filling out the appropriate paperwork?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
My fiance, whom I have lived with for two years, would like for us to join in a common law marriage (by filling out out the relevant form at the Bureau of Vital Statistics) prior to our marriage ceremony, to enjoy the legal benefits of marriage prior to our marriage ceremony (we need to save money for this, so this will likely occur a year or more into the future).
My question is, can this common law marriage later be 'converted' or 'reestablished' as a standard marriage by filling out the appropriate paperwork?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?