Colorado is even easier.
Only a few states recognize
common law marriages and
Colorado is one of them. The underpinning of a
common law marriage is the shared agreement or accord of two individuals to be
husband and wife, and an open and mutual assumption of a marital relationship.
Here's the rules:
- Cohabitate,
- Mutually agree to be married, and
- Openly hold themselves out to the public as married.
Then lo and behold, you are legally married. Next thing you know is she talks you into filing jointly so you get a bigger tax return. Then you're toast.
So, if you plan on moving to Colorado and want to shack up with one of our women, find a rich one.