Common Law

[gerih55]

I have been with the same man for over 21 years. We have had joint checking accounts and have referred to each other as husband and wife. Does Georgia recognize this?

 

[Duranie]

It appears GA does recognize common law if created before 1997. So you will have to go through a regular divorce and property/asset distribution.

http://www.unmarried.org/common.html

 

[lwpat]

Assuming you are still together it would be better to go through the formalities so there is no question.