Not until the amendment of 2002
Matrimonio de derecho consuetudinario
Answer defacto is a latin term that means in practice or in fact but not necessarily ruled by law. Example is with maybe common law marriage. There would be a de facto family because they are living together as a family but would not have the legal binding such as a real marriage would. In some states, a common law marriage can have some of the same legal rights as a formal marriage and there are stipulations of what constitutes a common law marriage. Hope this helps.
In common law marriage a couple is regarded as married due to the duration of their relationship, cohabitation status and shared assets, among other things - even if there was never an official state sanctioned marriage or religiously sanctioned marriage. Common law marriage is recognized in several states (but not the vast majority of states).
As a general rule...the term is "unmarried." However, if you live as married without intent to deceive or defraud, legal doctrine provides you may be considered de facto married. Some states (such as Colorado) allow common law marriage, which is essentially a marriage without a license. Although California, by way of example, does not recognize common law marriage, it does recognize de facto marriage.
Arnould Bethery de La Brosse has written: 'Entre amour et droit' -- subject(s): Marriage law, Law and literature, Marriage, Marriage (Canon law), History
Lazzaro Maria De Bernardis has written: 'Il matrimonio di coscienza' -- subject(s): Marriage (Canon law), Marriage law
Diego de Medrano has written: 'De consensu connubiali tractatus' -- subject(s): Consent (Canon law), Marriage (Canon law)
Santiago C. Fassi has written: 'Estudios de derecho de familia' -- subject(s): Marriage law 'Sociedad conyugal' -- subject(s): Marriage law, Marital property, Husband and wife
G. Serrier has written: 'De quelques recherches concernant le mariage contrat-sacrement' -- subject(s): Marriage (Canon law), Marriage law
Marianus de Luca has written: 'Summa praelectionum in libros decretalium' -- subject(s): Marriage (Canon law)
Because the two partners aren't married, the urge to work on the marriage is seen as less important when compared with a marriage.
In the US, Common Law Marriage States: "Currently, only 9 states (Alabama, Colorado, Kansas, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Iowa, Montana, Oklahoma, and Texas) and the District of Columbia recognize common-law marriages contracted within their borders. In addition, five states have "grandfathered" common law marriage (Georgia, Idaho, Ohio, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania) allowing those established before a certain date to be recognized. New Hampshire recognizes common law marriage only for purposes of probate, and Utah recognizes common law marriages only if they have been validated by a court or administrative order." see link In other countries, a de facto relationship can be treated as a mariage after a certain period (usually 3 to 5 years).