Common Law Marriage Order
Order by District court judge regarding common law marriage:
Despite much belief to the contrary, the length of time you live together does not by itself determine whether a common law marriage exists. No state law or court decision says seven years or ten years of cohabitation is all that is needed for a common law marriage. It’s only one factor the court may consider.
Marriage is the legal union of two people. Once they become married to each other, their responsibilities and rights toward one another concerning property and support are defined by the laws of the state in which they live. While a married couple may be able to modify some of the rules set up by their state, they can end their marriage only by a court granting a divorce or an annulment. Many people believe that if you live with a person for a long time you’re automatically married—that you have what is called a common law marriage, with the same rights and responsibilities of a couple who has been legally married. In most states, this is not true. In these states, marriage requires a license and ceremony.
Form 15-A page 1 D.R.L. §114 Form 15-A (Application for Certified Copy of Adoption Order Before sealing of records)
Form 15-A page 1 D.R.L. §114 Form 15-A (Application for Certified Copy of Adoption Order Before sealing of records)
Adoption-Order Directing Service of Notice
Form 3 (Adoption-Order Directing Service of Notice)
Form 2-G (Extrajudicial Consent -Birth or legal Parent — Private-placement)
Form 2-G (Extrajudicial Consent -Birth or legal Parent — Private-placement)
Judicial Consent of Birth or Legal Parent to Adoption by Step-Parent
If you want to adopt a stepchild, you must have the consent (or agreement) of both your spouse and the child’s other parent (the noncustodial parent) unless that parent has abandoned the child. By giving his or her consent, the noncustodial parent gives up all rights and responsibilities, including child support.
Form 2-Fa Judicial Consent of Birth or Legal Parent to Adoption by Step-Parent
Adoption Form 1-G Order Regarding Venue
Venue is in the county where the adopted person resides, the petitioner resides or is in military service, or the agency having custody is located. The court may transfer, stay, or dismiss the adoption proceeding if it is in the interest of substantial justice that the case be heard in another judicial district.
Adoption Form 1-F Determination of Family Court Judge Regarding Venue
Adoption Form 1-F DETERMINATION OF FAMILY COURT JUDGE REGARDING VENUE
Petition for Adoption – Form 1-C
This form tells the judge about the child to be adopted and the parents wishing to adopt. You can request a name change for the child if desired. If a stepparent is adopting, the parent and the stepparent must both fill out the papers and sign them as co-petitioners. States the legal basis on which you think you should be able to adopt this child, why the court has jurisdiction to grant the adoption, your qualifications to adopt this child and the name that you want to be given to your child when the requested adoption becomes final.
Attorney for Child in a Family Law Case—Information Sheet
Attorney for Child in a Family Law Case—Information Sheet
Attorney for Child in a Family Law Case—Information Sheet (Spanish)
Attorney for Child in a Family Law Case—Information Sheet (Spanish)
Petition to Establish Fact, Time, and Place of Birth
Petition to Establish Fact, Time, and Place of Birth
Notice of Hearing-Emancipation of Minor
Notice of Hearing-Emancipation of Minor