No Common Law Marriages in California, EXCEPT…

No matter how much anyone tries to convince you that common law marriages exist in California do not believe them.  There simply is no common law marriage in California or any marriage-like rights that are recognized under the California Family Code.  This means that there is no spousal support arising out of a marriage-like relationship, nor are there any property rights created.  So if you want to break up with the live-in boyfriend or live-in girlfriend and you do not have any children, they will not have rights under the California Family Code to assert against you for spousal support or property.