I just read an article that stated that common law marriages were still possible in Kansas and in other places (such as Washington DC). Therefore, if two people were romantically linked, lived together, (and had children together, if the case maybe), after 7 years they were considered legally married even without a ceremony or a certificate.
What if Metropolis is one city where it's still legal?
Lois and/or Clark's apartments were destroyed during Nightfall (for example, but other scenarios could be the cause), so they move in together. They continue to work together and live together (as friends/partners) for 7 years, only to discover (somehow) that they are legally married. How do they discover this? Does Clark try to marry someone else, and Lois contest it? Does the state contest it? What happens next?
What if the married couple was Alice and Perry? Martha and Jonathan (in Kansas)? Or Jimmy? Or maybe Clark and Lana (from their previous relationship / cohabitation in Kansas) and now Clark wants to marry Lois and Lana contests it!
Last edited by VirginiaR; 09/05/16 08:25 PM. Reason: clarification
