Divorce Filing Requirements Clarified

Summary

If you were in a common-law marriage in Kansas but now live in Missouri, you might not need to file for divorce in Missouri. However, consult a Missouri-based lawyer to understand your status and a Kansas lawyer about your common-law marriage status.

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Hello Jessica, can you please specify the legal issue you're facing? Also, it would be helpful if you can share your location.
Sry didn’t mean to do that first OK I’m a mom of three children two of them live in Kansas City Kansas. I was with their father for 13 years. We file taxes as a couple. It’s been about six years now since I’ve left the relationship do I need to file for a divorce?
Hello Jessica. If you were legally married and now wish to be legally divorced, you would need to file for a divorce, even if you have been separated for some time. This might be particularly relevant for tax and inheritance matters. Please consult with a local lawyer for specific advice.
no I live in Missouri and he lives in Kansas City, Kansas, Missouri does not recognize common law, but Kansas does
Since you were not legally married in Missouri, but had a common-law marriage in Kansas, you might not need to file for divorce in Missouri. However, to avoid any legal issues:
*. Consult a Missouri-based lawyer to understand your status.
*. If needed, consult a Kansas lawyer about your common-law marriage status.