2007-12-07 10:19:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I live in Colorado.We have been a couple since 7/16/98
2007-12-07 10:45:54 · update #1
Not all states recognize common law marriage.
Each state that does recognize common law marriage has their own requirements for proving the validity of the marriage.
I am sure your father in law will let you keep some of the things that are dear to you, try to work it out. Remember, he is hurt by the loss of his child, and not trying to hurt you.
If there are children they may be entitled to social security, or to inherit if he owned any land, or cash savings, or IRA, or other valuable assets.
I am sorry for you loss.
2007-12-07 10:30:31 · answer #1 · answered by Cindy B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what state you live in and if that state recognizes common law marriages. Only a handful of states do. If it does, you will have to prove that you were married according to the common law statute's requirements.
I wish you the best and I send you my condolences.
Also, if you and him have children, even if you weren't technicaly married under state law, the stuff would go to them over his father.
2007-12-07 18:32:21 · answer #2 · answered by Eisbär 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you are, whether or not he had a will, and whether or not he had kids.
If your unknown country and/or State recognizes common law marriage, then if he had no will and no kids, his stuff passes to you.
BUT.... in most places, if there was no will, the estate has to go through Probate court before ANYONE can take it.
Richard
2007-12-07 18:24:18 · answer #3 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So long as you can prove that you are married in the eyes of the law and there is not a will to supersede your rights, what is his is now yours to do with as you wish.
2007-12-07 18:26:40 · answer #4 · answered by JA in SC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why dont' you all try to split it up. You both just lost someone dear to you and should have something to remember him by... If it gets too bad, i'd say you both settle it through court, but I don't think your husband would want to see his wife or dad hurt eachother...
2007-12-07 18:28:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not necessarily about rights, but about what is moral and ethical. the man just lost his son. consider sharing.
2007-12-07 18:26:26 · answer #6 · answered by KitKat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋