Q: Am I considered common law married after living together since 1996 in Georgia? He filed taxes with me and is abusive.
I need to find out if I am considered common law married. We have lived together since 1996, starting when I was 18, and I am now 48. We have a 20-year-old daughter. We've referred to each other as husband and wife and he has filed taxes including me. He is abusive, which complicates my situation, but I haven't filed any protective orders. Can you provide guidance on my common law marriage status?
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A: No. Common law marriage was abolished in 1997.
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Thats a bit complicated and depends on timing, since Georgia did away with Common Law Marriage in 1997 and you may be considered married depending on how it all shakes out.
This is worth you speaking in detail with a tax lawyer to get to the bottom of it, as financial control is a major issue in Domestic Violence issues.
Jason Wiggam is my preferred tax attorney and is easy to find. Local Domestic Violence organizations may also be able to connect you with service providers operating at little or no cost.
Regardless you have to do SOMETHING, as the situation isnt going away. Get guidance now, and this was a good first step.
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