Full question:
What is the legal status of live in partnership? The people involved are man & woman.
- Category: Marriage
- Subcategory: Common Law Marriage
- Date:
- State: Ohio
Answer:
We cannot give legal advice, but publicly available information indicates there is no "common law marriage" in Ohio unless common law marriage status was achieved prior to 1991, or in another state prior to the couple moving to Ohio. See the following links for details:
http://www.ohiolegalservices.org/public/legal_problem/family-law/marriage/qandact_view
http://www.divorcenet.com/states/ohio/ohfaq01
In short, it appears there is no special legal status for a "live in partnership" involving a man and woman.
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