2/19/2015                                                                         

A common myth is that if you live with someone for seven years, then you are considered to have a common law marriage. Common law marriage is:

1.    when a couple lives together for a certain number of years

2.    considers themselves as husband and wife

3.    have intentions of being married

      Once a common law marriage is formed, that couple is treated legally the same way that traditional married couples are treated. This means that if the couple intends to no longer be married, they must file for divorce.

   Common law marriage is allowed only in a few states. The following states that legally recognize a common law marriage are Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Texas and Utah. 

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