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View all instances of this variable COMMLAW : Unmarried couples same rights as married? AB2.09 C2.32
Question Text: As far as you know, do unmarried couples who live together for some time have a 'common law marriage' which gives them the same legal rights as married couples?
British Social Attitudes Survey, 2000
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View all instances of this variable commlaw : Do unmarried couples who live together for some time have a ‘common law marriage’ which gives them the same legal rights as married couples? SC: B, C, D
British Social Attitudes Survey, 2018
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View all instances of this variable CommLaw : Unmar comnlaw rightsA2.70B2.52C2.30D2.34
Question Text: As far as you know, do unmarried couples who live together for some time have a 'common law marriage' which gives them the same legal rights as married couples?
British Social Attitudes Survey, 2005
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View all instances of this variable CommLaw : Unmarried couple have common law rights? B2-42; C2-15; D2-16
Question Text: As far as you know, do unmarried couples who live together for some time have a 'common law marriage' which gives them the same legal rights as married couples?
British Social Attitudes Survey, 2006
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