While it’s easy to enter a common law marriage, you’ll need the help of an experienced divorce attorney to get out of one. Fortunately, our best divorce lawyers in Grand Rapids Mi can help you through the process of separating from your partner, starting with knowing how to file for divorce. You’ll have to go through the divorce process just like you would if you were married in an official ceremony.

If the other side is falsely claiming you were in a common-law marriage, we can help you gather evidence (like previous tax returns or utility bills) to prove otherwise. The court will make the final decision on your marital status based on the extent you and your partner behaved like a married couple.

If the court rules you have a common-law marriage, our divorce attorney will help you dissolve the union so you can move on with your life. For example, if you have a workable relationship with your partner, you may benefit from divorce mediation or arbitration.

Our divorce attorney in Grand Rapids Mi can help you dissolve a common law marriage so you can move on with the rest of your life. To request your free legal consultation, call the Law Offices of Sean Patrick Cox in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. We look forward to hearing from you.