Summary: Iowa, as well as several other states, had long recognized common law marriage. In some ways, this reflects a certain amount of common sense. Two adults living together for a period of time, or cohabitating, can develop a type of relationship identical to a traditional marriage formalized by a ceremony. The determination of a common law marriage in Iowa can be a very complex manner. You should seek the help of an experienced Iowa family law attorney. Read the full article here: www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/understanding-common-law-marriage-in-iowa O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. If you have any questions regarding a case or would like to speak to one of our attorneys after watching a #LearnAboutLaw video, give us a call at (630) 324-6666 or send us an email at info@oflaherty-law.com to get in contact with someone from our team. Subscribe to our channel for daily videos dedicated to all things law and leave a comment with any questions about this topic. Find us online for more legal content and to stay connected with our team - Website: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oflahertylaw - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oflahertylaw - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oflahertylawGroup/ **None of the content in this series is intended as paid legal advice.
