Common law is a type of law that is established through court decisions made by judges, commonly referred to as case law as well. This is different from the traditional means of legislative statutes and laws passed by executive means. Common law is based on the notion that if a court decision is made for [...]

De facto marriage, otherwise known as common law marriage, is a type of legal marriage that is recognized by states that allow it. Common law marriages do not involve any type of ceremony or contract that is written up between the two parties. Rather, marriage is recognized in certain jurisdictions if certain key requirements are [...]