Yesterday I wrote about love and why the million dollar lifestyle is not so great if you have no one to share it with. It is also true that not all love has to cost millions or even thousands. You can live richly on a budget and some people have a significant other to help them do just that. But what if you and your partner live without the advantages of a conventional marriage and the associated legal benefits? Maybe you opted out for that reason or maybe you just chose to avoid the ceremony.
Georgia recognizes common law marriage, and while you still do not have a wedding ring or an official license, there are benefits to living as a couple that Georgia provides under the law. So today let’s look at Georgia Common Law Marriage: How it Works & What to Know as an interactive legal resource for you as you consider whether marriage is right for you and how to maximize its benefits.
Primarily, the search keyword does Georgia recognize common law marriage is answered with: yes! But as I stated above, you will still not have a wedding band on your finger, or a government issued certificate. So how does the law protect you when you and your partner decide to live as an unmarried couple?
Answers to this query, along with others, are covered in detail on the above linked page from Cambridge Prints. I would add that the legal benefits of common law marriage in Georgia may seem like no big deal when you’re steadily making money and enjoying your youth. But as you age, and especially after retirement, asset protection becomes essential. You want to avoid pitfalls such as gainfully supporting your spouse’s grown children, or possibly paying more than is your fair share of assets.
And if you are unsure of the benefits of common law marriage, do not go around telling your spouse. We do not want any issues with insurance payouts, debt collection, or any other legal matters. So read the article now and see why Georgia recognizes common law marriage and what that means for you and your spouse.