Despite much belief to the contrary, the length of time you live together does not by itself determine whether a common law marriage exists. No state law or court decision says seven years or ten years of cohabitation is all that is needed for a common law marriage. It's only one factor the court may consider.
You must be at least 16 years old to be married in Utah. If you are 18 or older, you do not need consent of a parent or guardian to get married. If you are 16 or 17, you need signed consent from a parent or guardian. This must be given in-person to the county clerk.
Nor is there a set number of years after living together where the state of Utah will automatically recognize the marriage as a “common law marriage.” The couple does need to live together, but the amount of time could be different in each case.
Further research proved that it is not illegal to live together as boyfriend and girlfriend in Utah. The only states that legally penalize cohabitation are Mississippi, Virginia, Florida and Michigan.
Are unmarried in the State of Utah; 2. Both are at least 18 years of age or older; 3. Mentally competent to consent to this partnership; 4. Not related by blood in the way that prohibits lawful marriage; 5.
Now, only a few states have anti-cohabitation laws on the books (which are rarely enforced). Although cohabitation is not specifically prohibited in Utah, the law does little to encourage this practice. There are several issues potential and current cohabitants should consider before shacking up.
A minister, rabbi, priest, county clerk, Native American spiritual adviser, the governor, mayors, court commissioners and judges, state attorney general, state treasurer, state auditor, as well as particular members of the legislature may perform wedding ceremonies.
Despite much belief to the contrary, the length of time you live together does not by itself determine whether a common law marriage exists. No state law or court decision says seven years or ten years of cohabitation is all that is needed for a common law marriage. It's only one factor the court may consider.
Are unmarried in the State of Utah; 2. Both are at least 18 years of age or older; 3. Mentally competent to consent to this partnership; 4. Not related by blood in the way that prohibits lawful marriage; 5.
Legally married couples enjoy a variety of benefits including tax breaks, inheritance and survivor rights, spousal Social Security benefits, and spousal privilege rights. Either party in an unmarried couple can petition the court for recognition, and often this occurs at the end of the relationship.