我们都知道事实婚姻的含义, 但在美国不是每个州都承认事实婚姻 (common law marriage)的。 我所在的Virginia 就不承认common law marriage.
Virginia does not recognize common law marriage12345. Couples cannot acquire marital rights and responsibilities by living together for a particular period of time2. Any financial obligations or division of jointly owned property must be set out by express agreement and enforced through contract law1. As of October 1, 2016, common law marriage is officially abolished in Virginia5. To be considered married in Virginia, a couple must obtain a marriage license and perform a ceremony conducted by a judge, a qualified minister, or any individual authorized by the court to do so4.
我知道自己比较多嘴, 这样容易得罪人。 但我看到一些误解还是会去说的, 只是不想同胞们吃亏