It is a commonly held belief that if a couple lives together for a number of years without getting married, they are considered common law married even if they don’t intend on getting married and present themselves as a married couple. However, there is no common law marriage recognized in the state of California.
There is no common law marriage recognized in the state of California.
Under certain situations, non-marital partners may have the right to bring a claim for “Palimony,” or what is known as a Marvin Claim, to court, but that is something completely different than a common law marriage.
Hudson & Associates, LLP can answer all questions you may have about dissolving a California domestic partnership, and help you resolve the conflict and legal process in the most effective, time saving way possible.


I would like to know what my legal rights are if any, After being together for twenty years and rasing a family. That i have to be the one forced to move out by him can he do that to me? I would be very pleased if you would considered helping out.
Thank You
Mary Menchaca