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The State of Missouri does not recognize common law marriage. All common-law marriages in Missouri are declared ?null and void? by state law. The term ?cohabitation? is used to refer to two people who are in a relationship and living together while not married. However, it is not a legal phrase in Missouri.

MYTH: If you live with your significant other for a certain amount of years, you are considered married through common-law marriage. FACT: Missouri does not recognize common-law marriages.

Missouri does not recognize palimony. However, an ex partner may have other ways to get money or property from an ex-lover. Lawsuits in regard to this are legal but are "rarely brought." Cohabitation agreements will provide protections in regard to this.

A prenuptial agreement is made in contemplation of marriage; a cohabitation agreement is made specifically because the couple does not plan to get married or are unable to legally do so. If a couple with a cohabitation agreement gets married they must enter into a new prenuptial agreement before the marriage.

An Affidavit of Cohabitation is a statement under oath by a man and woman saying they have lived together as husband and wife for a period of at least 5 years without any legal impediment to marry each other.

Many people have successfully represented themselves. Others have gone to court and found that their case was more complicated or that the court process was more difficult than they expected. These are some things to consider when deciding whether to represent yourself: Are you good at completing paperwork?