Even if you lived together for a long time without registering the marriage, you cannot become an heir under civil law. However, the National Pension Act recognizes a common-law spouse as a spouse, so survivor's pension benefits are available.

For property jointly formed during a common-law marriage, a claim for division of property is recognized even upon the other party's death, and if there are no legal heirs, distribution to a person with a special relationship is also possible. We also provide guidance on key evidence for proving a common-law marriage and an emergency response checklist.

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