Common law marriage

[louie822]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Alabama. What is the time frame for a common law marriage to be legal in the state of Alabama?

 

[Proserpina]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Alabama. What is the time frame for a common law marriage to be legal in the state of Alabama?

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[Zigner]

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[latigo]

There is no specific duration of the relationship before a consensual marriage can be created.

"A valid common law marriage exists in Alabama when there is capacity to enter into a marriage, present agreement or consent to be husband and wife, public recognition of the existence of the marriage, and consummation." Waller v. Waller, 567 So.2d 869 (Ala.Civ.App. 1990). See also, Hudson v. Hudson, 404 So.2d 82 (Ala.Civ.App. 1981).

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[TheGeekess]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Alabama. What is the time frame for a common law marriage to be legal in the state of Alabama?

About 5 minutes, give or take.


Is common law marriage recognized in Alabama?
Yes.

What is sufficient to constitute common law marriage in Alabama?
"A valid common law marriage exists in AL when there is capacity to enter into a marriage, present agreement or consent to be husband and wife, public recognition of the existence of the marriage, and consummation." Waller v. Waller, 567 So.2d 869 (Ala.Civ.App. 1990). See also, Hudson v. Hudson, 404 So.2d 82 (Ala.Civ.App. 1981).
Alabama Attorney General - FAQs and Tips

(Okay, maybe 15 minutes, given the consummation requirement.)

 

[Proserpina]

(7 minutes if you don't move)

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(Okay, maybe 15 minutes, given the consummation requirement.)