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Common law marriages and Social Security rights debated
Readers ask how common law status affects widow benefits and minor children's eligibility, noting states recognizing such marriages vary. The column lists states recognizing common law marriages and explains how remarriage or death impacts benefits, with examples from Minnesota and Missouri rules.
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Minnesota
California
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Alabama
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Montana
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Texas
District of Columbia
Missouri
New Jersey
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