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Common Law Marriage - FAQ
More information about what common-law marriage means - for example what happens if you move to another state, what happens to the children, and more.
By: Colorado Legal Services - Northwest Project
Common-Law Marriage (a brief explanation)
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This chapter of the Senior Law Handbook explains all implications and responsibilities of Familial Relationships. Chapter 13-9 describes what common-law marriage is as simply as possible.
(The Senior Law Handbook is a project of the Colorado Bar Association's Elder Law and Trust and Estate Section.)
By: Colorado Bar Association - Senior Law Handbook
Marriage and Public Benefits
(Separate Website)
When a person who receives public benefits marries, his or her benefits can change or stop, depending on the person?s age and which benefits he or she is receiving, as well as other factors. This section will outline some effects that marriage can have on some specific public benefit programs.
By: Colorado Bar Association - Senior Law Handbook
Office of Dispute Resolution
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If you have a legal dispute, the Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR) may be able to help. This link will take you to their homepage. The ODR exists to establish and make available dispute resolution programs and services within the Colorado Judicial Branch.
By: Colorado Judicial Branch
Talk with a Lawyer on Law Line 9
An advice line providing brief direction on legal problems.
By: Channel 9 News in Denver, Colorado
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