A survey of MPs in the UK has revealed that 69% of Parliamentarians agree there is a mistaken belief in the existence of “common law marriage” among their constituents, and that 57% believe the law needs to be changed to provide greater protection for unmarried couples upon separation.
New polling shows 7 in 10 Parliamentarians agree there is a mistaken belief in common law marriage.
Three quarters of MPs agree legal rights for unmarried cohabiting couples unclear, with 60% believing there is a need for greater legal protection for unmarried couples upon separation.
Results come as Liberal Democrats due to debate issue at Party Conference today.
read more at “Common Law Marriage” myth needs addressing, say MPs – Media centre – Resolution – first for family law.
