3 ms·Common-law marriage is recognized in about three states, as I recall.by julius_geezer 16y agoCommon-law marriage is recognized in about three states, as I recall.elai 16y agoIt fairly common throughout all of canada. Probably in various countries in europe too.roel_v 16y agoAll countries in Europe except the UK have civil law systems.joubert 16y agoAccording to wikipedia, 13.