New York State common law marriages
The two times when common law marriages were recognized in the state of New York. What length of time would two parties could be considered common-law husband and wife?
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Mary Katherine BrownFamily Law AttorneyBrooklyn, NY ·
In New York, common law marriage was eliminated by a state law in 1938. If this is more than an academic inquiry, I suggest you contact a NY Family Law attorney directly for specific assistance.
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Ira Treuhaft ·
Generally, NY does not recognize common law marriage.
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