Is common law marriages legal in TN?
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If you're talking about heterosexual couples who have been together long enough to be considered married, it's entirely possible.  \nMy mother did inform me, however, that "for the safety of their children", the referendum in this last election to modify the state constitution to include gay unions was declined.
932716
according to the north carrolina laws, i broke three at one time and am now married to the lady. \n\nIn N.C it's if two unmarried people check into a hotell room they are now married. It is illegal to have sex between the two beds in a motel room, and While having sex, you must stay in the missionary position and have the shades pulled.\n\nIn South carolina.\nEvery adult male must bring a rifle to church on Sunday in order to ward off Indian attacks. I never did that.\n\nIt is considered an offense to get a tattoo. OOPS!\n\nLancaster County: It is illegal to dance in public. I LIVE HERE, i'm screwed!\n\nWhen approaching a four way or blind intersection in a non-horse driven vehicle you must stop 100 ft from the intersection and discharge a firearm into the air to warn horse traffic. NEVER DID THAT EITHER. OUTA TRY IT THOUGH!
833187
contact the county clerks office. they have list of officiators who can perform marriages. \n\ncounty clerks can judges. mayors.   call around and ask them.   \n\nyou can find out out to when yo apply for a license to marry.
201891
The common law marraige would not be recognized since you are still legally married to someone else.
138920
Florida has not allowed common-law marriages since at least 1968.  I have posted a link to the specific code section below.
1128886
If both participants are adults, it's actually legal in most states.  Marriage is out of the question, but the act itself isn't illegal.
190655
you might want to try tennesseecase.net
340261
some states recognize common law marriages, not here in Illinois anymore but there are still a few that do.
500328
the ULC (and all like organizations) is great but it has legally questionable status for the ablity to solemnize marriage in a few states such as New York, Virginia, and North Carolina.  A state in which the marriage would occur would help
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Tennessee Code : TITLE 36 DOMESTIC RELATIONS : CHAPTER 1 ADOPTION : PART 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS : 36-1-113. Termination of parental rights\nTennessee Code : TITLE 37 JUVENILES : CHAPTER 1 JUVENILE COURTS AND PROCEEDINGS : PART 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS : 37-1-102. Chapter definitions. \n\nhttp://198.187.128.12/tennessee/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=fs-main.htm&2.0\n\nfor general u.s. laws\n \nhttp://usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/emancipation_of_minors/index.shtml
318619
Most states allow same sex marriage now....Lady
81986
To be recognized as a legal marriage, the couple must apply for a license and at least register the union in a courthouse office.  In many states, a couple living together for a set period of time (as little as 6 consecutive months) can claim common law marital status.  Common law marriages are a little murky when it comes to legal decisions and such, however.  You are essentially recognized as domestic partners, but either side can walk away from the relationship with few legal responsibilities.
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I did a google search forlaws tennessee code annotated and came up with 103,000 hits.  I went to http://www.lawsource.com/also/usa.cgi?go=tn\nand clicked on the link for  version provided by LexisNexis.  Then I did a search for 55-4-110(b) and found:\n\n55-4-110. Display of registration plates - Manner - Penalty for violation.\n \n (a)  The registration plate issued for passenger motor vehicles shall be attached on the rear of the vehicle. The registration plate issued for those trucks with a manufacturer's ton rating not exceeding three-quarter (3/4) ton and having a panel or pickup body style, and also those issued for all motor homes, regardless of ton rating or body style thereof, shall be attached to the rear of the vehicle. The registration plate issued for all other trucks and truck tractors shall be attached to the front of the vehicle. All dealers' plates, as provided in § 55-4-221, and those registration plates issued for motorcycles, trailers or semitrailers shall be attached to the rear of the vehicle.  \n  \n (b)  Every registration plate shall at all times be securely fastened in a horizontal position to the vehicle for which it is issued so to prevent the plate from swinging and at a height of not less than twelve inches (12") from the ground, measuring from the bottom of such plate, in a place and position to be clearly visible and shall be maintained free from foreign materials and in a condition to be clearly legible. No tinted materials may be placed over a license plate even if the information upon such license plate is not concealed.  \n  \n (c) (1)  A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. All proceeds from the fines imposed by this subsection (c) shall be deposited in the state general fund.  \n  \n (2) A person charged with a violation of this section may, in lieu of appearance in court, submit a fine of ten dollars ($10.00) for a first violation, and twenty dollars ($20.00) on second and subsequent violations to the clerk of the court which has jurisdiction of such offense within the county in which the offense charged is alleged to have been committed.  \n\nHope this helps,\nGil
1095796
In common law, if a man and woman live together as husband and wife and present themselves as such to the community, they are considered married for all intents and purposes. This typically requires them to be together for a certain period of time. Not many states now recognize common law marriage.
264539
Law depends on the state. Call the probate judge's office (wherever marriage licenses are issued in your county) and ask anonymously. If they say "we cant give legal advice" go down there and make friends with somebody and say "I'm not asking for legal advice just the forms" p.s. why do you want to marry  someone so dishonest?
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No, currently the California Supreme Court (which sits in San Francisco) says no gay marriages until all the lawsuits from gay activists and opposing religious groups are decided. \n\nIn the meantime, the same court has ruled Domestic Partnerships that grant the rights and responsibilities of marriage to gays are definitely legal. So the fight at this point isn't substantive, its over the actual use of the word "marriage" only.\n\nAs for the lawsuits, there has been conflicting rulings...in Orange County and Sacramento County, the ban on same-sex marriage was uphelded. However, judges in San Francisco County and Santa Cruz County reached the opposite conclusion (holding that the ban is unconstitutional). No matter who wins these little trial court battles, however, it'll eventually be appealed all the way back up to the California Supreme Court.
1111672
Yes it is legal for a gay man to marry a lesbian.  It is same sex marriage that is not legal.