thessalonian Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 [quote name='photosynthesis' date='Oct 3 2005, 12:34 AM']the idea of couples losing thier soc. security or pension when they die is very sad What does the Catholic Church think of getting married spiritually in the Church, but not having a legal marriage according to the state? [right][snapback]744228[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Since it would violate the laws of the state I doudt they would be in favor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megrc Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 I tried the cohabitation thing once, and it didn't work. I had been dating this guy for 2 years and a year after I graduated HS we moved in together. After about 6 months living together, I couldn't stasnd it anymore and I moved out and went back to my parents house. We are now the best of friends and can laugh about that time, but I will always wonder what could have been if we hadn't moved in together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamweaver Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 I think we can all think of at least one couple that tried cohabiting and where it just didn't work. One of my friends recently broke up with her boyfriend of...wow 6+ years after living together for just over a year. (call me crazy, but I wasn't suprised when it happened). Anytime two people live together with no intentions of marriage, you have to question their commitment in making the relationship work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Adam Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 [quote name='thessalonian' date='Oct 3 2005, 09:21 AM']Since it would violate the laws of the state I doudt they would be in favor. [right][snapback]744312[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Is it though? I mean, it is legal to live together, have sex, and make babies without getting married, the state doesn't care, but if you go get married in your church, but opt not to have the marriage recognized by the state is illegal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cow of Shame Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 hmmm...curious about that as well. If you go through a church ceremony, are you legally obligated to register it at the state level? Now, you have 'common law' marriages...occur after 5 yrs? 7yrs? Is this something you can opt out of, or do they make you 'married' in the eyes of the state, whether you want to or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Common law rules vary by state, so you would have to check out each one. Its been abolished in PA. [url="http://www.unmarried.org/common-law-marriage.html"]http://www.unmarried.org/common-law-marriage.html[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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