Understanding the Legal Aspects of Common Law Marriage in Oklahoma
Hello, my name is Palmer Johnson. I’m a family law attorney in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and today I’m going to talk about common law marriage. The first question is, is common law marriage recognized in Oklahoma? And the answer to that is yes, Oklahoma still recognizes common law marriage.
What exactly is common law marriage? It is a form of marriage that is entered into by agreement of the parties without having a formal marriage ceremony. In general, it requires the parties to mutually agree to be married, to reside together as husband and wife or spouses, to be in a long-term exclusive relationship, and to hold themselves out to the community as married.
Proving a Common Law Marriage
There are various ways to prove the existence of a common law marriage, such as joint tax returns, owning property held in both parties’ names, and statements to friends, family, and relatives that you are married. There’s no one magic formula to satisfy the clear and convincing proof that the court would require in a contested common law marriage case, but it’s a cumulative number of factors.
If you find yourself in a situation where you have a common law marriage issue that you may need legal help with, please contact a Tulsa family law attorney at tulsa.moms.law and I’d love to assist you and provide you with more information about your case and the specific facts related to it.
Free Consultation Available
For a low-cost consultation regarding your common law marriage issue in Oklahoma, please contact me at 918-770-7117. I look forward to helping you navigate the legal complexities of common law marriage.