Editing Common-law marriage (section)

====Northern Ireland====
As in England and Wales, there is little grounding in [[Northern Irish law]] for the concept of a common-law marriage.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/find-out-your-rights|title=Find out your rights &#124; nidirect|date=December 2, 2015|website=www.nidirect.gov.uk}}</ref> In the event of the death of one member the surviving partner may be able to apply for provision from the estate of the deceased partner under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) (Northern Ireland) Order 1979.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1979/924|website=[[UK Statute Law Database]]|title=Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 }} </ref> The  cohabitee must be:
*living with the deceased for two years immediately prior to their death, as if they were a spouse
*dependent upon the deceased partner (if a claim for [[Alimony|maintenance]] is made)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cleaverfultonrankin.co.uk/legal-update/common-law-marriage-myth-v-reality/|title=Common Law Marriage – Myth v Reality}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tughans.com/news-insights/for-better-or-worse-considering-the-rights-of-cohabiting-couples/|title=Tughans Solicitors &#124; For better or worse? Considering the rights of cohabiting couples|date=July 27, 2023}}</ref>