Common Law Marriages
Common law marriages are recognized in Utah under certain specific and well-defined circumstances. It is beneficial to know and understand these circumstances, whether in order to claim insurance, retirement or survivor benefits, or to know and understand rights during a separation.Parties that have been in a relationship but have not formally been married may face the issue of whether a common law marriage exists when they part ways. Litigating whether or not a common law marriage exists is an issue that must be resolved first; if a common law marriage is found, divorce proceedings may follow. We help our clients define common law marriage, and steer them to toward what they are seeking. It is important to know legal rights and boundaries tied to common law marriages in order to divide property, claim damages and protect rights.
We Are Experts
At Jennings and Medura, we are experts at dealing with common law marriage cases. We understand complicated relationships and the difficulties that can arise when two people share a life. We are able to navigate, with finesse and precision, through the delicate process of legal separation, divorce, and litigation.
Contact us to find out whether or not your relationship qualifies as a common law marriage, and what your rights are as a common law spouse.
