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Rights Associated with Domestic Partnerships in Oregon Same testimonial privileges as a marriage. Right to file joint state / federal tax returns. Right to sue for wrongful death of the partner. Right to visit a partner in the hospital. Right to automatically inherit property from partner if they die without a will.

A common law ?marriage? is not created in Oregon. However, if a couple is from a state that acknowledges common law marriages, and the couple meets the requirements of common law marriage of that state, then the state of Oregon will recognize the marriage of that state as valid in Oregon. Legal editor: Erin K.

It's important to have a cohabitation agreement because your lives become financially intertwined when you move in together. This is especially true if you are buying property, but it is also true even if you are renting an apartment with someone else.

No, Oregon does not have common law marriage. You cannot create a common law marriage in Oregon, however, if a couple is from another state and meets the requirements of common law marriage in their state, then Oregon recognizes it as a valid marriage.

Rights of Unmarried Partners Couples live together, mix finances, buy homes, have children, and for all intents and purposes, act married. But unless you have a common-law marriage from another state, unmarried couples aren't protected by the same laws when it comes to dividing property in the event of a split.

You may not marry a first cousin or anyone nearer of kin to you (unless they are your first cousin by adoption).