If my common law marriage was recognized in the state of Iowa, and then I moved to Missouri which does not recognize common law marriage, could the full and faith credit clause apply
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If my common law marriage was recognized in the state of Iowa, and then I moved to Missouri which does not recognize common law marriage, could the full and faith credit clause apply
Missouri says they do not recognize common law. I have been doing some research and just needed a professional opinion.
Asked on August 16, 2016 under Family Law, Missouri
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Once a marriage has been validly formed in one states, all other states are bound to recognize it as per the full faith and credit clause of the constitution. In other words, all jurisdictions, including those that have abolished common-law marriage within their boundaries, must recognize common-law marriages lawfully contracted in states that permit it. Just be sure that your common law marriage was lawfully entered into under the statutes of your former state of residence.
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