Title: Some Issues in A Utah Common Law Marriage
1Some Issues in A Utah Common Law Marriage
2What is A Common Law Marriage?
- Not all relationships look the same and many
couples do not go through the traditional route
of marriage. In fact, one of the reasons cited
for the lower divorce rates in the US is the fact
that some people, particularly millennials, are
simply choosing not to get married to their
partners. Many people end up with what is called
a common law marriage.
3Lets Know Something About Common Law Marriage
- Now, we need to point out that officially,
common law marriages are not even a thing in
Utah. However, people who have been in a
long-term relationship may have the option to
petition the court to recognize their
relationship as a marriage. But what happens when
a long-term couple decides to separate and they
are not officially married?
4You Need to Get The Marriage Recognized
Alright, we want to get through this in the least
confusing way possible for you so lets talk
about why you are here. If you are on this
section, let's assume you are separating from a
long-term partner but have never been officially
married.
5You probably want to know if you will be entitled
to the same things that traditional divorces
afford
Asset division
Attorney fee contributions
Alimony payment
6You Can File Petition
- There is no such thing as common law marriage in
Utah, but you can petition the court to recognize
your past relationship as a marriage and many
people file for this petition at the same time
they file for a divorce.
7Want to Hire Attorney?
- We know that this is just one more step that can
make a divorce process harder. You are already
under so much stress and emotion when dealing
with a separation, so please seek the help of a
skilled Salt Lake City divorce attorney. Emy A.
Cordano is ready to step in and get you through
this process.
8Contact Now
- Contact Emy A. Cordano, Attorney At Law
- Address
- 6465 S 3000 E, Suite 103 Salt Lake City, UT,
84121 - Phone 801-804-5152
- Website
- https//www.cor-law.com/contact-us.html