Common Law Question

[BelizeBreeze]

I just had my first cup of Tea, Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!
OP could prove a common law marriage in PA, if the PA property is hers from prior ro their living together but he bought the SC property during the course of their "common law" marriage in PA but did not include it as marital property, she could divorce him in PA since he is so non commital and keep her separate property and split the community property bought in SC. Here is a link to informaiton about PA property settlements, it loks like OP is being taken for a ride just long enough to obtain rights to her separate property.
http://www.divorcenet.com/states/pennsylvania/pennsylvania_equitable_distribution

Have a shot of bourbon in that tea. Common law marriages were abolished in PA...
The bill signing has nothing to do with the text of the law and it's effective date. The couple met 1 full month AFTER the effective date of the abolishment statute.

 

[rmet4nzkx]

Have a shot of bourbon in that tea. Common law marriages were abolished in PA...
The bill signing has nothing to do with the text of the law and it's effective date. The couple met 1 full month AFTER the effective date of the abolishment statute.

Nope, common law marriages entered into prior to 1-1-5 are recognized, including those entered into after 9-17-3. I bet OP paid for the ring.

Bourbon in Tea? Never thought of that! I think I prefer 1/2 & 1/2.

 

[Ohiogal]

I just had my first cup of Tea, Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!
OP could prove a common law marriage in PA, if the PA property is hers from prior ro their living together but he bought the SC property during the course of their "common law" marriage in PA but did not include it as marital property, she could divorce him in PA since he is so non commital and keep her separate property and split the community property bought in SC. Here is a link to informaiton about PA property settlements, it loks like OP is being taken for a ride just long enough to obtain rights to her separate property.
http://www.divorcenet.com/states/pennsylvania/pennsylvania_equitable_distribution

She couldn't prove common law marriage in PA because she doesn't have the INTENT TO CURRENTLY BE MARRIED. She has never presented herself as currently married before that time. So she isn't.