I am a divorce in Rhode Island. I do not know what state you are located in.

In order to prove a common law marriage in RI Family Court, a boyfriend and girlfriend or a same sex couple must prove by clear and convincing evidence that they “seriously intended to enter into the husband-wife relationship1.” Demelo v. Zompa, 844 A.2d 174 “The parties conduct also must be of such a character as to lead to a belief in the community that they were married.” Demelo v. Zompa 844 A.2d 174 “The prerequisite serious intent and belief is demonstrable by inference from cohabitation, declarations, reputation among kindred and friends, and other circumstantial evidence.” Demelo v. Zompa, 844 A.2d 174