I've got someones wedding reception to attend later

[Baron Mynd]

Originally Posted by Rawn MD

Commonwealth marriage allows some legal maneuvering

they're not legally recognized here, that's the problem prople face later on

commonlaw partners for instance cannot register the death of their partner here

that's just one of a host of differences, but the first that directly comes to mind in reference to my job

i know because i've had the partners crying in a room with me wanting to know why they cant do it

[Frank Metts]

Originally Posted by Baron Mynd

they're not legally recognized here, that's the problem prople face later on

commonlaw partners for instance cannot register the death of their partner here

that's just one of a host of differences, but the first that directly comes to mind in reference to my job

i know because i've had the partners crying in a room with me wanting to know why they cant do it

Common law marriage is slowly dwindling in the states as well ... but you get over 1,100 benefits over people whom are single here ... pay less tax is a big one