Nope!
And Nope!
Common Law Marriage is not a contract and not enforceable unless: During the whole relationship you are promising to marry and take care of the woman her whole life. Even then it cant be enforced unless, the woman "Relies on that promise to her detriment".
Meaning she drops out of school, quits her job to have kids and become a home maker. Without that, NOTHING!!
And even with all of the above happening, the woman cant sue under Common Law Marriage, she will be able to recover under "Palimony."
Keep in mind, Marriage is a contract and follows the same rules as a contract.
Palimony Came about as a result of, Marvin v. Marvin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palimony
Law School really opened up my eyes to this shit. Especially my class on Community Property. OHHH Man! a whole class on dividing up a mans shit acquired during his marriage. LAME!
I have been with my girlfriend for 6 years and we have 2 kids. Happy and I don't see myself with anyone else.
But if I were to get sued for Palimony (Divorced), there is nobody out of our friends that can testify that I made any such promises that could tie me up.
My relationship is simple:Anyone can leave when ever they like. As a result of that simple rule, we both are always working on our relationship.
Sorry to get all attorney with you guys, but i wanted you guys to know what is really what with this subject, carry on.
Got to run and shoot my scene now.
Just Dave