Get Common Law Marriage

The following are examples of evidence of a common law marriage: The parties hold themselves out to the public as husband and wife. Maintenance of a joint checking and/or savings account. Joint ownership of property. Mutual financial support. Filing of joint income tax returns.

Common law marriages are recognized by courts in Colorado even though they are not formally documented via a marriage license. This means that common law spouses must go through the courts to settle major legal issues, the same as couples who are in a traditional marriage.

How to Avoid A Common Law Marriage Claim No joint tax returns. Don't sign an affidavit of common law marriage (e.g. to obtain health insurance) Don't refer to each other as “husband”, “wife” or “spouse”.

We hereby certify that on or about _____________________ (date of marriage), (Participant Name) and (Spouse Name) established a common law marriage. We have satisfied the requirements of the State of (State of Marriage) for treatment of our relationship as a common law marriage.

How to Avoid A Common Law Marriage Claim No joint tax returns. Don't sign an affidavit of common law marriage (e.g. to obtain health insurance) Don't refer to each other as “husband”, “wife” or “spouse”.

There is no time requirement for establishing a common law marriage in Colorado. A common law marriage could possibly be valid after one day. Or you could live together with your boyfriend/girlfriend for decades but not be common-law married.

and sign an affidavit of marriage in front of a notary. This form may be filed with a Colorado county clerk and recorder's office.

There is no time requirement for establishing a common law marriage in Colorado. A common law marriage could possibly be valid after one day. Or you could live together with your boyfriend/girlfriend for decades but not be common-law married.