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There is also a higher incidence of domestic violence.  Cohabitating couples also have significantly higher rates of divorce if they do get married. <ref>"... marriages that follow an extensive period of cohabitation ... end in divorce at disproportionately high rates"  [http://larison.org/archives/000540.php] </ref>
 
There is also a higher incidence of domestic violence.  Cohabitating couples also have significantly higher rates of divorce if they do get married. <ref>"... marriages that follow an extensive period of cohabitation ... end in divorce at disproportionately high rates"  [http://larison.org/archives/000540.php] </ref>
 
The more partners someone cohabitates with before marriage, the less likely they are to have a stable marriage relationship.{{fact}}
 
The more partners someone cohabitates with before marriage, the less likely they are to have a stable marriage relationship.{{fact}}
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In some countries with Laws based on English Common Law , couples who cohabit may find themselves legally married after a prescribed time. This is referred to as a common law marriage. <ref> common law marriage.[http://www.expertlaw.com/library/family_law/common_law.html] </ref>
    
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