Legal Question in Family Law in Colorado

If a person is legally married, meaning with papers, but living common law with someone else is that considered bigamy?


Asked on 9/20/10, 7:46 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gary C. Johnson Attorney Gary C. Johnson

Can be. They should get a divorce ("dissolution" in Colorado). It is legally risky, not just for a potential bigamy charge, to remain married.

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Answered on 9/29/10, 3:18 pm


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