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Subject: [ROOTS-L] Re: Data Entry Convention for Illegitimate Surname
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I don't know if this is still true or not, but in some States, if a 
couple holds them out to the general public as "married" for I 
believe it is/was seven years, they're considered married.  If they 
decide later to go separate ways, the State requires a legal divorce 
thru the court.  Marrying again without legally being divorced could 
mean bigamy.

juanita


> My grand daughter was born while her parents were living together un
> married a common law marriage.  she has borne her fathers last name
> since the day she was born If a couple lives together long enough I
> think it is considered a marriage.  but if they break up there is no
> divorce.  .
> 
> Many would be scantily clad if dressed in their own humility.
> HUGS          HUGS                 HUGS
>