Jim and Lara, a Couple, Have Lived Together for a Period

question 7

Multiple Choice

Jim and Lara, a couple, have lived together for a period of 10 years.Most of their friends and families consider their relationship as socially acceptable.They also file a joint tax return.However, they do not have a marriage license nor have they been married by an authorized official.This is an example of a ________.

• A) open marriage
• B) common-law marriage
• C) ceremonial marriage
• D) procedural marriage

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