QUESTION
I was considered common law married in colorado and now in nevada and haven't been with that man since 2009. Do i have to get a divorce?
Asked on Jan 22nd, 2015 on Divorce - Nevada
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i moved to nevada in 2008. we haven't been together since 2009. we have a child together but he has had no contact with the child since 2009 his choice. i have had no contact with him either. he has a new family. there is no issues with assests collected together. no disputes at all, we went our seperate ways. i would like to marry a man now and need to know if i have to get a divorce first.
1 ANSWER
If your assertion is true, then the answer is "yes," but you should check the truth of your belief on the existence of your common law marriage -- a relationship which has not existed in Nevada since 1943. However, if you really DID have a valid common law marriage elsewhere, and then moved here, it would be recognized by Nevada, and would require a divorce for its termination. Colorado apparently does still recognize the formation of such marriage relationships. You really should consult with a family law specialist, just as you would for the dissolution of any other marriage. Generally, see:
http://willicklawgroup.com/divorce/
Answered on Jan 31st, 2015 at 4:08 PM