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    Apr 16, 2005, 03:17 AM
    Definition of "spouse"?
    What is IRS' definition of "spouse"?
    In my culture it is not that common to get married, but we do have life partners. I have been living with my partner for six years. Are we considered common law married? Can we file as spouses?
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    Apr 16, 2005, 03:08 PM
    Misslead:

    If your local government considers you legally married, then the IRS considers you legally married.

    Until about 1997, common law marriage was recognised in Georgia. I had several clients who were common-law married and they never had a problem.
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    Apr 19, 2005, 12:13 PM
    Thank you!
    Thank you for your helpful reply :)

    Do you know from who or where to get the information concerning how the individual state defines married?
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    Apr 19, 2005, 12:35 PM
    A call to your local city/county courthouse will probably get you an answer as to how state law addresses the marriage issue.
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