Common Law Partner

A common law partner is a person who lives with someone in a conjugal relationship, but is not married to them. The term “common law” refers to the legal tradition that recognizes such relationships as having legal rights and responsibilities similar to those of married couples. In general, common law partners have many of the same legal rights and obligations as married couples, including property rights, inheritance rights, and the right to make decisions about medical care and other important matters. However, the specific legal rights and obligations of common law partners can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of the relationship.