Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

Marriage

Is common law marriage still in effect for ga.


Asked on 2/04/08, 12:52 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Stephen Worrall The Manely Firm, P.C.

Re: Marriage

If the common law marriage was established in Georgia before January 1, 1997 or was legally established in a state that still recognizes common law marriages then it is a legal marriage. (O.C.G.A. �19-3-1.1)

For more information, see my blog at http://www.gafamilylawblog.com/common_law_marriage/index.html

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Answered on 2/04/08, 1:04 pm
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Re: Marriage

No, however ones entered into before the law changed remain valid.

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Answered on 2/04/08, 4:16 pm


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