Understanding Common Law Marriage in California

It’s true that the holistic concept that drives Amnazone is a powerful one. When we look at beauty, skin care and fashion as being the three legs of the Amnazone concept, it’s no wonder that skin care is discussed here, because really, it’s the one aspect of beauty and fashion that we don’t see as unbelievably superficial; even though, the truth is, beauty is subjective and so is fashion.

As you go about caring for your skin, you are yearning for youth, happiness, and exuberance. How does this equate to a relationship? Well, if you have been fortunate enough to “date” a long time if you’re married, or live with someone long enough if you’re not married, you will be able to look back on the relationship and bring beauty out from the start, the middle and the finish. The key, though, is that while you are caring for your skin, putting on moisturizers, and if you’re a guy reading this, reassuring yourself that it’s OK to care for your skin, you’re in the moment. So, while you are applying the day cream or the night cream or the exfoliator, remember that you should be in the moment with your life. Beauty and skin care are no different than relationship; there are ups and downs, just like the cycle of the moon. You may have a full moon relationship, or just a crescent, waxing or waning. When the moon is full, you have the stars to surround you, but no light shines brighter than the light you can bring into your relationship.

Well, the truth is, not all states have the concept of common law marriage in California. If you’re contemplating living in California, then you should understand what marries you and your partner under the law, and what simply “ties” you together in a legal sense. While you are caring for your skin, consider digging a bit deeper and learning about common law marriage and why it may be important to you.

There’s a lot of “folklore” around the concept of common law marriage – and not just in California. Many people going about their lives, customarily driving their cars, going to work, coming home, caring for children, and doing daily and weekly chores, think “common law” is historic; i.e., something that was or does exist but that doesn’t happen today – and that’s just not true. Or they may think that a common law “marriage” requires that they have lived together for 10 years or longer, and that’s also not true. Here are some points to consider:

1. The definition of common law marriage is a simple one; it’s a marriage in which two people who do not reflect themselves outwardly or create a family unit, but are living together for a specific period of time and sharing some type of common income, assets or liabilities.
2. Common law marriages are recognized in California. This means that if you have a common law marriage, you are entitled to all the rights of a legally married couple.
3. In California, you do not need to have a common law “marriage license” in order for the marriage created by your common law relationship to be valid.
4. Common law marriage in California ends on the day that you cease to live together, so there’s no residual obligation if you’ve gone your separate ways.
5. What actually counts as time before a California common law relationship is born is not clear. The best idea is for you and your common law partner to go ahead and obtain a legal marriage certificate.
6. Likewise, you’re better off with a legal marriage certificate because obtaining divorce from a common law marriage can be complicated.
7. Interestingly, many people who enjoy skin care quality their skin treatments, but do not reflect much thought on the concept of living with each other. It’s almost as if the relationship is not a part of the skin care routine.
8. However, a better understanding of common law marriage will bring beauty to your relationship, and you may be far more likely to treat it with the respect it deserves.