Common Law Marriage Attorney Serving Denver

Some couples choose to forego the customary marriage and opt for a common law marriage.  There are many benefits to this alternative.  There are some factors spouses in a common law marriage should be aware of.  If you and your spouse have decided to be in a common law marriage and then decide to separate, you are subject to the same divorce proceedings as that of a traditionally married couple.   It is important to know your rights and responsibilities if you find yourself in this unfortunate situation.  A Denver common law attorney at Jones Law Firm, PC has the experience and drive to work with you and arrive at a strategy that will best suit your needs. Whether you and your spouse have decided on a legal separation, an uncontested divorce or any type of divorce situation, it's important to have competent help.  At Jones Law Firm an able Denver family law attorney may be able to help you with the property division and marital property, alimony and spousal maintenance, child support and/or child custody issues that may arise from your common law marriage case.

What Establishes a Common Law Marriage in Colorado?

One of our competent common law lawyers at our Denver firm may be able to help you determine where your common law marriage stands.  In Colorado, a common law marriage is established when both parties mutually agree to be openly considered as husband and wife.    Other things that may establish a common law marriage are joint filing on tax returns, cohabitation, wife taking surname of husband, joint checking or savings, etc.  Such things may prove a common law marriage in the eyes of the court. 

If you and your common law spouse have decided to dissolve your relationship, you should contact us immediately for a free consultation!  We pride ourselves in the skill of any Denver common law marriage attorney at our firm.