Hi Larry I wanted to know is there anything in ss about comm law wife an husband an we able to draw there ss

Hi. Social Security follows the laws of the various U.S. states with regard to common-law marriages. A summary of state laws on common-law marriage can be found in the following section of Social Security's operations manual: https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0200305075.

If you and your husband established a valid common-law marriage in a state that recognizes common-law marriage, then you would probably meet the marriage requirements for Social Security spousal and survivor benefits. Even if you are validly married, though, you must still meet the other requirements for spousal benefits to actually be able to collect benefits. There isn't enough information in your question for me to know if or when you might qualify for benefits. You and your spouse may want to strongly consider using our software (https://maximizemysocialsecurity.com/purchase) to fully analyze all of your potential options so that you can determine the best overall strategy for maximizing your benefits.

Best, Jerry