Common Law Marriage

question 24

Multiple Choice

Common law marriage:

• A)is available in six states
• B)means the couple is not married unless they have common legal residence
• C)means the couple has taken common vows in the presence of a magistrate
• D)means that the couple is married if they hold themselves as being married in states that recognize common law marriage.

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Definitions:

Illegal Penalty

A punishment or consequence for an action that is not legally authorized or that exceeds the bounds set by legal statutes.

Power of Avoidance

The legal ability to declare a contract null and avoid its obligations due to reasons such as fraud, misrepresentation, or other substantive grounds.

Contractual Capacity

The lawful capacity of an individual to engage in a contract that is enforceable.

Disaffirmed

The legal act of declaring a contract or agreement void and nullifying its effects, often in the context of contracts entered into by minors.