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A couple marries in a state that recognizes common-law marriage and later moves to Illinois, which does not allow new common-law marriages. Does Illinois recognize their out-of-state common-law marriage?

No, because Illinois prohibits common-law marriage Yes, but only if they file a special petition No, because the couple must remarry in Illinois Yes, because a marriage validly contracted in another state is generally recognized under comity and place-of-celebration principles

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Yes, because a marriage validly contracted in another state is generally recognized under comity and place-of-celebration principles

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