What happens to marriage by common law——better not have a roommate for very long!!
Common Law is established by States therefore it will be determined by States...don’t see the problem. Now if the Federal Laws undermine these laws, well that is the problem isn’t it?
Just because of your comment...
I really hate the current laws regarding co-habitation. It does seem that again the man takes the brunt of the after effects.
Why does the woman get the benefit of the doubt when two people live together? Why is it not the default that these folks take what they had before joining and take half of what is accumulated during the the so called (time together - marriage). I do not have a problem with this as long as it is as long as at least a few years - (I can leave this up to the Courts).
Today - Men would be foolish to co-habitat with any women if they take their financial future into account. Do so at your own peril. The laws are so against men that it just does not make any sense whatever!
I’m sure that it is not what you want to hear but RightLady, your response did require a correct rebuttal.