While responses are clearly varied, data supports that the average length of a relationship before marriage is between two and five years.

How long in a relationship before legally married?

So youve been with your partner for a long time. Its time to start considering yourselves common-law married, a sort of marriage-like status that triggers when youve lived together for seven years.

Can I change my last name if Im not married?

Remember, your name change is permanent. In the event of a break up, married couples can simply request a name change in their divorce judgment, but unmarried couples will need to complete a second court process in order to use their original names again.

Does your title automatically change when you get married?

Changing your surname after marriage is not part of the legal marriage process, but a separate procedure you can complete in your own time, should you wish. It is an often-followed tradition but it is not legally required and it does not happen automatically.