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Common Law Marriage: parties who are living together as if they are married, but who have never had a legal marriage ceremony. California does not recognize common law marriages, but does, under certain circumstances, recognize palimony.
http://www.premaritalmediation.com/pdf/marvin_case.pdf

Counseling Pre-Marital: Many couples go to couples’ counseling before making a final decision to marry, making sure their values, goals and priorities are in line, and to learn how to communicate better. If you are not sure if you have found “the one”, exploring your options and feelings with a therapist, whether it’s an individual therapist or couples’ counselor, may be a good investment.