i came from a family where unfortunately my parents divorced and I had to live with my mum.  it can be tough.  Have you experienced divorce in your family?
Yes, i do have experience regarding divorce as well. Starting with my own parents and then my marriage ended in divorce , the reasons vary , mine was due to personality clash really
Im sorry to hear that.  It is very tough to go through it.  I was young at the time but it definitely affected me.  Luckily I have not experienced it myself as an adult.  Have you been able to put it all behind you and move on with your life?
I have been able to put my first marriage and divorce behind me yes. My second relationship ended however we were never married but that one was tough. Children were invloved in both and makes it harder i think
It is so much harder when there are children.  They have to be first and the impact on them is always the main worry.  Divorce stats are scary though as aparently nearly 50% of marriages in the US now end in divorce.  Hard to believe isnt it?
it is hard to believe and sad, now a days the divorce rates skyrocket compared to in the 50s. Have you heard of common law marriages?
Not exactly.  Is that were are couple do not officially marry but co-habit?
Common law is an informal marriage by habit where the couple are legally considered married if they live life as married but more importantly live together 10 years or more. 
So does that mean they have all the legal rights of a married couple? For if example one died the the spouse would say be entitled to the same as a spouse of a married person?
I am not certain on that part. That is a great question though. I just know my mother met a new man after her divorce and they have been together 20 years and she told me that makes it legal. i would like to research more on it 
Indeed it is an interesting topic.  Nice chatting to you.