Many couples in Washington live together for years, share finances, buy property, and raise children—without ever getting married. That often leads to a common question: Does Washington State […]

Texas is one of the few states where common law marriage—called “informal marriage”—is still fully recognized. That can be surprising (and risky) for couples who live together but […]

Many people assume that living together for a long time automatically creates a legal marriage. In most U.S. states, that is not true. However, a few states still […]

Many couples in Texas live together for years, share finances, raise children, and present themselves as married—without ever having a formal wedding. This often leads to an important […]