How Will A Common-law Marriage Affect Child Custody In Utah?

How Will A Common-law Marriage Affect Child Custody In Utah?

People who never obtained a marriage license or fulfilled the state’s statutory marriage laws, but live together as if they are married and present that they are married could be considered “common law” married.

There are a few states that will recognize common-law marriages, and they each have their credentials. However, when those common-law marriages end, every state handles them very similarly. If you are common-law married and are worried about how it will affect the end of your relationship and the custody of your children, you need an experienced family law attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Utah does not automatically recognize a couple as being ‘common law’ married after a certain number of years. Instead, for a couple to qualify as common law, they must petition the court. Certain conditions must be met to qualify;

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The couple must be of legal age and able to give consent

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Both parties must be legally capable of entering a solemnized marriage

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The couple must live together

What Is Common Law Marriage In Utah?

How Common-law Marriage Affects Child Custody In Utah?

If you have had children under common law marriage, custody can be a complicated matter. When a common-law marriage ends, one or both spouses must file a divorce petition. Custody of children will fall to the best interests of the child. This is where having an experienced family attorney is crucial.

Often, both spouses disagree on what is best for the child or children. While the courts prefer joint custody, sometimes that isn’t agreeable for both parties.

Some factors that can influence custody are: ★

What are the child’s wishes, depending on the age of the child?

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How much time one parent has over the other for parent-time (Do you have a time-consuming job, or is your schedule open?)

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Which parent was the primary caregiver of the child when the relationship was intact?

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Does the child have any special needs?

Why Emy Cordano?

Emy Cordano takes pride in their attention to detail. She and her staff place the well-being of your family above all else and will successfully see you through your divorce and custody battles. Don’t roll the dice on your attorney. This is no time to gamble with your life. When your family is at stake, you need one of the best family law attorneys in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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