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"I am so sorry for your situation.&nbsp; First, if you are writing from the state of Michigan - which is what is marked on your question - then I have to tell you that that state does NOT recognize common law mariages.&nbsp; If that designation is incorrect and you do live in a common law marriage state, just living together does not make it a valid \"marriage,\"&nbsp; there are strict requirements like holding yourselves out to be married and certain factors that important, like how property is held, etc.&nbsp; Please seek legal help in your area.&nbsp; Good luck."
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