everyone interpets the bible differently. i think its once you have sex you are considered married to god, but you still need to get the paper proving it shortly after it. some people say god wants you to wait till you are legal by the government, but the bible was written well before the government was formed. im not here to start a debate, so please dont comment me fighting. but as for the one year thing, i highly dobt it, but i do know if you live in certian states once you have been dating or engaged for 7 years you have a common law marriage. but that dosent really do anything cuz you cant prove it. etc.