Family Law | Chapter 7 & Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Attorney in Broomfield https://www.denverbankruptcylawcenter.com Wed, 01 Mar 2017 01:46:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 Is common-law marriage in Colorado recognized in other states? https://www.denverbankruptcylawcenter.com/faq-items/is-common-law-marriage-in-colorado-recognized-in-other-states/ Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:32:18 +0000 https://www.denverbankruptcylawcenter.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=122 Yes. Generally, the U.S. Constitution provides that a legal status achieved in one state will be recognized in other states, even if those states do not have common-law marriage. Need to file for divorce? Find out what your options are and schedule a free divorce consultation

The post Is common-law marriage in Colorado recognized in other states? first appeared on Chapter 7 & Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Attorney in Broomfield.]]> What is the process for a divorce in a common-law marriage? https://www.denverbankruptcylawcenter.com/faq-items/what-is-the-process-for-a-divorce-in-a-common-law-marriage/ Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:31:12 +0000 https://www.denverbankruptcylawcenter.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=120 All marriages are the same when it comes to divorce. You have to file a divorce petition through a district court, as you would if you had a ceremonial marriage.

If one person believes they are married and the other doesn’t, does that invalidate the common-law marriage?

It is very common to contest the existence of a common-law marriage in a divorce. Often, one party is certain the couple is married and the other is not. Then it becomes a question of proving the necessary elements, which include demonstrating whether others believe you are married and that you have filed paperwork as husband and wife.

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