Common-Law Marriage

• Common-Law Marriage (a brief explanation)

  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.) Content Detail

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  Colorado Bar Association - Senior Law Handbook

• Frequently Asked Question about Common Law Marriage

  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. Read More

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  Colorado Legal Services - Northwest Project

• Request that the Court Waive Your Filing Fees

  You can use this online court form preparation program to complete the forms needed to request that the court waive your filing fees. Content Detail

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  Colorado Legal Services

• Marriage and Public Benefits

  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. Content Detail

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  Colorado Bar Association - Senior Law Handbook

• Office of Dispute Resolution

  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. Content Detail

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  Colorado Judicial Branch

• Talk with a Lawyer on Law Line 9

  An advice line providing brief direction on legal problems. Read More

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  Channel 9 News in Denver, Colorado