How an idiot I can bee......

[sbekit]

What is the name of your state? South Carolina

My partner and I purchased a home together. Now we have decided to end the relationship. (The mortgage is under my name only (BIG mistake)) but the title is under both of our names and both pay the bill. We have been living together for the past 3 years, have one child but never got married. How does the common law works? Is this meaning we are legally married? Do I need to get divorces even if I don’t have a marriage licenses? What this the best way to get out of this mess? Please help…Thank you so much for any advices. If you have any web site that would explain how the common law works that would help too.

Thanks again!

[barbiedol]

did you try typimg in common law in california on google. i did and a few to choose from. good luck

[stealth2]

Originally Posted by barbiedol

did you try typimg in common law in california on google. i did and a few to choose from. good luck

Good idea, but I'd opt for common law south carolina instead.

[JETX]

Originally Posted by sbekit

How does the common law works?

In South Carolina, it appears that the only requirement to establish a common law marriage is that two persons of the opposite sex, of a sufficient age, simply live together and "intend for others to believe they are married."

Is this meaning we are legally married?

Since the requirements are so simple, probably. However, no one can really answer without looking at all the issues.

Do I need to get divorces even if I don’t have a marriage licenses?

If you are in fact found to be married, yes you would need to have a formal divorce proceeding.

What this the best way to get out of this mess?

Go talk with a local attorney who can review the facts of your relationship and determine if you are in fact married. And you can bet that if your 'spouse' will benefit from claiming a marriage existed, she will do so.

Here is your state laws on marriage:
[url]http://www.scstatehouse.net/code/t20c001.htm[/url]

[scarabear21]

SC's common law is if you live together 7 years

[JETX]

Originally Posted by scarabear21

SC's common law is if you live together 7 years

And of course, that is all crap!!
If you had taken a few minutes and actually READ the SC law, you would have seen that there is NO statutory duration requirement to establish a 'common law' marriage!!

[rmet4nzkx]

Here is a link to informaiton about SC divorce laws:

[url]http://www.scbar.org/public/publications.asp[/url]