[terry]

in the fun facts department

At present, nine states and the District of Columbia still recognize common law marriages.

In the Pac-12 that includes Colorado and Utah, In the Big-10 Iowa, and in the ACC South Carolina

https://www.expertlaw.com/library/family...w-marriage

Years ago, I was told that common law marriage in Colorado has a "one night is enough" principle -- that is, if both parties intend to be married and hold themselves out as married, then one night of co-habitation is enough to seal the deal.

This was relevant to me because the pastor who performed our wedding ceremony in California forgot to pronounce us husband and wife. We figured that if there was any doubt about whether we were really married, it was resolved after our first night together as Colorado residents. :-)

[terry]

in the fun facts department

At present, nine states and the District of Columbia still recognize common law marriages.

In the Pac-12 that includes Colorado and Utah, In the Big-10 Iowa, and in the ACC South Carolina

https://www.expertlaw.com/library/family...w-marriage

Years ago, I was told that common law marriage in Colorado has a "one night is enough" principle -- that is, if both parties intend to be married and hold themselves out as married, then one night of co-habitation is enough to seal the deal.

This was relevant to me because the pastor who performed our wedding ceremony in California forgot to pronounce us husband and wife. We figured that if there was any doubt about whether we were really married, it was resolved after our first night together as Colorado residents. :-)