Q: Don't know my rights according to common law relationships.
I live in Pennsylvania, northampton county... I'm currently in a long term relationship (11 1/2 years). It has been extremely mentally abusive. I want out and am trying very hard to get out. However, he has always had the upperhand, and still does, to point that I look and at times act insane so my credibility looks iffy he uses that to his advantage. I'm doing my best w/o any support and no family... I am virtually alone. I am also very ill physically and mentally now. Long story short... it's his house with our things ...do I have a right to stay here until I can get out on my own? I currently have no other option, I'm working on that. I do not know what common law marriage rules apply to my situation. He often threatens to evict me ...I worry about that because I have no other options just yet and need some more time. I'll never know if he'll actually follow through until it's too late and the stress scares me. I don't know if this is considered my home too. I don't want anything.
A:
Common law marriage was abolished in Pennsylvania in 2005. Marriages entered after January 2005, must have a marriage license and formal process.
Please feel free to read the information about common law marriage on my website. http://www.pafamilylawyers.com/Family-Laws-Overview/Divorce-Annulment.shtml
Lisa Marie Vari, Esquire
www.pafamilylawyers.com
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