Common Law Spouse Form

Title the affidavit. First, you'll need to title your affidavit. Craft a statement of identity. The very next section of your affidavit is what's known as a statement of identity. Write a statement of truth. State the facts. Reiterate your statement of truth. Sign and notarize.

Shared ownership of residential property. joint leases or rental agreements. bills for shared utility accounts, such as: gas. electricity. important documents for both of you showing the same address, such as: driver's licenses. identification documents.

You must live together (amount of time varies by state). You both must have the legal right or "capacity to marry". Both must be 18 years old (varies by State). You both must intend to be married. You both must hold yourself out to friends and family as being a married couple.

The Social Security Administration mandates that you must provide evidence of your marriage. Evidence to prove a common-law marriage in the States that recognize such marriages must include: A statement from each spouse and a statement from a blood relative of each, if both spouses are living, OR.

Full name and address of affiant. Date and place of birth. Relationship to I-130 petitioner and spouse. An account of your relationship explaining: How you met the couple. Time frame you have known the couple. Give a sense of the frequency (i.e. frequently socialize) Date and signature.

A common law (or informal) marriage is a legal marriage without a ceremony or other formalities. It is created only if certain specific legal requirements are met. Proving a common law marriage does NOT depend on how long you have been living together or whether you have children together.

Rights to protecting a family residence and dividing family assets are only granted to legally married couples. A common law spouse who is the sole owner of a shared residence may sell or mortgage property without consent and without splitting proceeds.

In the sentence, the person writing the statement must state that he or she is stating that the information is accurate. (Example: I, Jane Doe, solemnly swear that the contents of this document are true and correct, and that I agree to abide by the terms in this affidavit.)

Deeds showing title to property held jointly by both parties to the common law marriage. Bank statements and checks showing joint ownership of the accounts. Insurance policies naming the other party as beneficiary. Birth certificates naming you and your common law spouse as parents of your child.