September 4, 2013

Understanding Common Law Marriage in Pennsylvania

Does your relationship constitute as marriage? Many misconceptions and myths exist about common law marriage.  Difficult to understand and even harder to define, the state of Pennsylvania no longer recognizes common law marriage.  For couples curious if they qualify as “married” under common law, consider it a moot subject if you started dating after January […]

August 31, 2012

Common Law Marriage Invalidated Declaratory Judgment / Collateral Estoppel

Common Law Marriage Invalidated   Declaratory Judgment / Collateral Estoppel Nancy appealed from the trial court order that granted Cort’s petition for declaratory judgment pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S. § 3306. Nancy and Cort began living together in September 1990. Three children were born of this relationship. In November 2006, Nancy filed a complaint for child and spousal support […]