Common law marriage:
A)is available in six states
B)means the couple is not married unless they have common legal residence
C)means the couple has taken common vows in the presence of a magistrate
D)means that the couple is married if they hold themselves as being married in states that recognize common law marriage.

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Common law marriage means that the couple is considered married if they hold themselves as being married in states that recognize common law marriage. It is not limited to only six states, nor does it require common legal residence or presence of a magistrate.

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