No.
This is another question that I get asked with some frequency at various functions.
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By Connecticut laws not recognizing common law marriage is a tragedy. This becomes a loophole for either partner who is abusing to continue without suffering the consequences of his/her actions.
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A Concerned Citizen Reply:
January 19th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Please explain your thoughts in further detail (your sentence fragments are misleading). If you are referring to incidents of domestic violence and spousal abuse and you are inferring that the abuse would continue without consequence you would be incorrect. In the State of Connecticut domestic violence laws specifically included individuals who cohabitate (within the same dwelling), .i.e. "room mates", and "boyfriend & girlfriend" as well as individuals who have a common child (living together or not) and obviously individuals in a legal binding marriage. Domestic violence laws also include siblings and "step"-siblings who cohabitate. However, I am not sure how domestic violence laws apply to extened family members related by marriage, e.g. Aunt, Uncles, etc. All the aforementioned circumstances carry the same weight and penalty regardless of the relationship of the involved parties. I hope this information helps and puts to rest some of your concerns relating to this matter.
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siraceman Reply:
March 23rd, 2009 at 11:45 am
common law marriage can be used abusively too… if a couple wants to get married that is their decision, not the state's
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I am very glad to see these useful information of marriage law. Law is useful for marriage.
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Very glad to know that CT does not recgonize Common law marriage. I have been in a relationship for 7 years. I own my home and am very glad to know that after 7 years of promises (that never came true) that he will not be able to claim anything that is mine!!
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I’ve been with my fiance for 15 yrs. but hadn’t gotten married yet, but live together and everyone knows us as a we. He has passed suddenly and I have no rights to his disability income. We had a date planned for Nov. 7th but because of my illnesses we were waiting for a happier time. I’m close to 61 and I need help. Please someone help!! I’ve read all I can in the last couple of days but find no hope. I can’t work and am in the process of my disability (liver transplant) and can work a couple of days each week. May the Lord watch over all of you and my fiance was my life, but I’m still here.
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