common law

[bubblebop]

My girfriend and I have lived together for 4 years in Colorado. We have a 2 year old child. Recently my girfriend took off with a new guy and is now living with him for the last 3 days. She is getting back with some real bad characters and I am worried about my child living with her. I am letting her have the apartment because of the child but she plans on moving some people (new boyfriend) in. Do I have any legal recourse to get custody of my child? Are we common law married? We have never used the same last name and never agreed to marry. I am moving back in with my parents til I can get a place of my own and settle some bills. What can I do legally to watch out for the child?

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

My girfriend and I have lived together for 4 years in Colorado. We have a 2 year old child. Recently my girfriend took off with a new guy and is now living with him for the last 3 days. She is getting back with some real bad characters and I am worried about my child living with her. I am letting her have the apartment because of the child but she plans on moving some people (new boyfriend) in. Do I have any legal recourse to get custody of my child? Are we common law married? We have never used the same last name and never agreed to marry. I am moving back in with my parents til I can get a place of my own and settle some bills. What can I do legally to watch out for the child?

My response:

The laws in Colorado for Common Law marriage of some of the easiest in the nation to satisfy. Guess what ?

You're married under Colorado law.

You'll need to file for divorce and have orders made for custody or visitation, including support for the child.

IAAL

 

[marygizzmo]

you might like what I am going to say but if you really feel that way take the child and fill for custody that way you also have a better chance of keeping the child.Get a dna test done. Does she say he is yours ? Is you name on the birthcirtifice?