Asked by Galina Emmerich on Jun 30, 2024
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Phillip and Maria cohabitate, but when they are out in public they do not present themselves as husband and wife. Which of the following statements is correct regarding Phillip and Maria?
A) They do not have a common law marriage.
B) They have a common law marriage.
C) They have a consensual marriage.
D) They have an unofficial marriage.
Common Law Marriage
A marriage that is formed by mutual consent and without a marriage license or ceremony. The couple must be eligible to marry, have a present and continuing agreement to be a couple, live together as a couple, and hold themselves out to the public as a couple. Many states do not recognize common law marriages.
Cohabitate
The act of living together in a shared residence, typically in a romantic or familial relationship, without being married.
- Acquire knowledge on the criteria and conditions essential for forming common law marriages and their resultant legal effects.
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Zybrea KnightJul 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Common law marriage typically requires a couple to live together for a certain period of time, intend to be married, and present themselves to the public as husband and wife. Since Phillip and Maria do not present themselves as husband and wife in public, they do not meet the criteria for a common law marriage.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the criteria and conditions essential for forming common law marriages and their resultant legal effects.