Fiction- If I live together with my boyfriend for over seven years then we are  automatically common law married.

This is a huge urban myth that is completely and totally false! In fact, a couple could live together for 35 years in Rhode Island and still not be common law married! However, another couple could live together for 7 days and be married.

How can this be true??

This article only applies to Rhode Island. Also, a vast majority of states do not recognize common law marriages. Please contact

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David Slepkow is a Rhode Island divorce and family Lawyer / Attorney concentrating in Divorce, Family Law, Child Support, Custody and Visitation. David has been practicing since 1997 and is licensed in Rhode Island (RI), Massachusetts (MA)and Federal Court. David also handles Rhode Island personal injury, slip and fall and automobile accidents as well as litigation and landlord tenant matters. David always offers free initial consultations and accepts all major credit cards. Please goto Rhode Island Attorneys for more legal information or to contact David Slepkow. You can also call attorney David Slepkow at 401-437-1100. Please visit Rhode Island Car Accident Lawyers Also see: Rhode Island (RI) Child Support law

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