Re: Marriage?

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On 6/29/08, thompson4 wrote:
> We (my "husband" and I) have been together for 30 years.
> We need to get married legally. The problem is I have been
> using his last name the entire time. How do we start the
> process? We already share the same last name. We live in
> New Jersey. Please advice!!

First determine whether your state recognizes common-law
marriages. If yes, then you may be already considered married.

Alternatively, apply for a marriage license and seek out
someone who can perform the marriage (i.e. a judge,
clergy/priest, or notary public).