This thread is rather long so if this has been discussed earlier, just say so -
A friend was talking about the "Iowa wedding" (as they're called here) she'll be attending next week, and this question arose - as gay marriage becomes legal in more and more places, is there a parallel change in the definition of common-law marriage?
After all, there are couples who have been together for many years, some with formal commitment ceremonies - and it would seem that if they can legally marry, then common-law marriage should be recognized as well.
Any ideas on that?
