The Probability That a Cohabiting Couple Will Be Considered to Have

question 45

Multiple Choice

The probability that a cohabiting couple will be considered to have a "common-law marriage" simply because they have lived together for a while is:

• A)almost 100%; almost every state recognizes common-law marriage after a period of cohabitation.
• B)high; almost every state recognizes common-law marriage,although a couple may have to openly declare they are living together.
• C)about 50-50; most states recognize common-law marriage,but couples have to do "married" things like file joint tax returns.
• D)low; most states do not recognize common-law marriages any more.
• E)almost zero; only two (small)states still recognize common-law marriages.

---

Definitions:

Shared Responsibility

The concept that duties and obligations are distributed among members of a group, leading to collective accountability.

Goal-oriented

Being goal-oriented refers to having a focus on setting and achieving specific objectives, driving actions and decisions towards desired outcomes.

Relations-oriented

Focused on building and maintaining positive relationships among team members or within an organization.

Company-oriented

Refers to the approach or policies tailored to prioritize the interests and goals of a company.