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Autumn.

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tonight my anniversary
5th year?

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jeffprobst

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u go research and update please.
Why should I!!!! (in flowerpalm style)

Mr ChatGPT says:

Country / State / JurisdictionRecognizes “cohabitation → marriage-like status” (common law, de facto, etc.)Time / years required (if specified)Notes / caveats
United States (some states — common law marriage)Yes (in a minority of states)No fixed duration in mostFor example, New Hampshire has a statute: “persons cohabiting and acknowledging each other as husband and wife … for the period of 3 years … shall thereafter be deemed to have been legally married.” (Wikipedia) But in most common law states, there is no set number of years you must cohabit. (Nolo)
AustraliaDe facto / domestic relationship regime2 years (for many legal protections)Under the Family Law Act, cohabiting couples who have lived together for 2 years without separation generally meet a threshold for certain claims (property, etc.) (Australian Family Lawyers) However, there is no absolute minimum time period to be considered de facto in all contexts. (Go To Court) Also, for property claims, if under 2 years, exceptions apply (e.g. they have a child together, or can show significant financial contributions) (lgmfamilylaw.com.au)
SeychellesRecognizes “marriage by cohabitation / common law”7 yearsSome sources mention a 7-year threshold for certain rights via cohabitation in Seychelles (i.e. “marriage by cohabitation”). (Note: I did not find definitive government statutes, so treat this as indicative)
Some European / civil-law jurisdictions“De facto unions” / “cohabitation rights” (not always full marriage)Varies (often no strict years)Many European jurisdictions allow cohabitants to claim certain rights (inheritance, property, social security) after a duration or under conditions, but not always treat them as equivalent to full marriage. (Exact years vary and often depend on local/regional law)
 
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