Why Does the Baby Boomer Generation Tend to Choose a Common-Law

question 31

Multiple Choice

Why does the baby boomer generation tend to choose a common-law union over a formal marriage?

• A) Because common-law unions are more common among their age cohort
• B) Because common-law unions are financially more viable
• C) Because common-law unions cause less strain among the Boomers' adult children
• D) Because common-law unions allow Boomers more freedom to leave the union, if they so desire

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