2006-10-05 16:45:56 · 12 answers · asked by gilbert a 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
No. I really don't think the hotel cares if you really are married. Common law varies by state.
2006-10-05 16:47:32 · answer #1 · answered by I luv THICK gurlz 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
'Colorado
The elements of a common-law marriage are, if both spouses: (1) are legally free to contract a valid ceremonial marriage, (2) hold themselves out as husband and wife; (3) consent to the marriage; (4) cohabitate; and (5) have the reputation in the community as being married (Colorado Attorney General - FAQ: Common-Law Marriage). See also: Colorado Common Law Marriage Article
Effective September 1, 2006, Colorado will no longer recognize common law marriages, regardless of where the marriage was entered into, where the parties are not both eighteen years of age or older. Colorado Revised Statutes, Sections 14-2-104 and 14-2-109.5.'
That means the answer is "No".
2006-10-05 16:56:28 · answer #2 · answered by tantiemeg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not. A common-law marriage is when two unmarried, unrelated people of the opposite sex live together for a number of years - it depends on the state you're in. Some, like Minnesota, do not have common-law marriage; others have different numbers of years. In Canada where I live, it's 7 years.
Essentially, Common-law marriage means that the state sees you as married, even though you're technically not. You get the same rights under the law - you can collect spousal death benefits, make medical decisions in the absence of a living will, and so on.
Checking into a hotel and claiming to be married is, well, lying. :)
2006-10-05 16:50:09 · answer #3 · answered by Dilettante 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Commonlaw usually depends on length of time cohabitating. I don't think that a check-in to a hotel counts. However, i'm not sure about specific laws in CO.
2006-10-05 16:49:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Common-law marriage is condition created by commitment and co-habitation. Checking into a motel with a stranger does not satisfy that definition.
2006-10-05 16:48:10 · answer #5 · answered by lifeloom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know Colorado's law so my answer may not apply but may give you some direction....In Texas, you are common law married only if:
1) Both people present themselves as being married. i.e. Tell people their married
2) Wear rings
3) Have reliable witnesses that can confirm their relationship if ever contested in court, such as immediate family members.
+ there may be other stipulations...
2006-10-05 16:52:11 · answer #6 · answered by John Ruiz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it means two people checked into a room, probably to have sex and were for some reason checking in as Mr & Mrs so and so when only one person has to check in....why complicate a simple thing like getting a motel room...oy!
2006-10-05 16:52:53 · answer #7 · answered by onottopilot 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, it means they are posers. Commonlaw marriage is when you have lived together for x amount of time, it varies by state, but it is really godless fornication and you shouldn't do it.
2006-10-05 16:47:42 · answer #8 · answered by bigmarcus 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
no, in common law stsaes you have to be living togther for a specific length of time
2006-10-05 16:53:54 · answer #9 · answered by michael m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Texas yes. I'm not sure about other states.
2006-10-05 16:47:41 · answer #10 · answered by james 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋