Once regarded as married by common law, a couple must

A) have a notary public sign a common law divorce form to dissolve the marriage.
B) obtain a court decree to dissolve the marriage.
C) attend marriage counseling.
D) have a formal marriage ceremony.

Once a couple is regarded as married by common law, they must obtain a court decree to dissolve the marriage, similar to couples who have had a formal marriage ceremony. Common law marriage does not require a formal ceremony to be recognized, but ending it follows the same legal process as dissolving a traditional marriage.