Common Law Marriage Rights

Summary

In Colorado, common law marriage is recognized, granting similar rights as a legal marriage. To assert visitation rights, gather evidence such as joint accounts, property ownership, or shared bills. Present these documents to the hospital administration. If denied, consider seeking a court order. Consulting a local attorney can provide guidance on asserting your rights effectively.

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Tracey
Hi Tracey! How can I assist you with your legal issue today? Could you provide some details about your situation?
In the state of Colorado my common law husband is in the hospital from having a stroke his family is denying me access to visit him is this legal
Hey Tracey! I'm sorry you're going through this. In Colorado, common law marriage is recognized. If you can prove your common law marriage, you should have the same rights as a legally married spouse. Do you have any documents or evidence to support your common law marriage?
Yes a life insurance policy that I have his last name on the documents
Thanks, Tracey. In addition to the life insurance policy, it would be helpful to have other evidence such as:
- Joint bank accounts
- Joint property ownership
- Proof of cohabitation
- Shared bills or leases
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I need to know how to assert my rughts
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Tracey, here's some general information on how you can assert your rights as a common law spouse in Colorado:
- Gather all your documents that demonstrate your common law marriage.
- Approach the hospital administration and provide these documents as proof of your relationship.
- If the hospital does not recognize your rights, you may need to seek a court order to assert your visitation rights.
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Tracey, based on your situation, gathering and presenting your documents to the hospital administration is a good first step. If they still deny your visitation rights, you may need to seek a court order.
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