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Wisconsin Family Law Insider
All about navigating Family Law in Wisconsin — your resource for practical answers on divorce, child custody, property division, and other family legal matters. Join Managing Partner Holly Mullin as she sits down with our experienced attorneys to tackle the questions Wisconsin residents ask most.
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Wisconsin Family Law Insider
Common Law Marriage in Wisconsin: Does Living Together Make You Married? -#38
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Do you think living together for years creates a common law marriage in Wisconsin? In this episode, Sterling Lawyers lead attorney Jeff Hughes reveals the truth about common law marriage and how misconceptions could leave you legally unprotected when relationships end.
- Wisconsin does not recognize common law marriage regardless of duration
- Unmarried separation means no spousal support or property division rights
- Out-of-state exception for marriages formed in recognizing states
- Children's rights remain protected regardless of parents' marital status
- Protection strategies include cohabitation agreements and legal marriage consideration
Listen in for practical guidance on Wisconsin relationship law, understanding your actual legal status versus dangerous assumptions, and protecting your interests through appropriate legal arrangements. These insights will help you make informed decisions about relationship planning and legal protection strategies.