New Mexico is not one of the parts of the U.S. which recognize common-law marriage. Common law marriages are recognized within Alabama, New Hampshire, Colorado, Ohio, Washington D.C., Oklahoma, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Idaho, Rhode Island, Iowa, South Carolina, Kansas, Texas, Montana, and Utah. The terms for recognizing a common law marriage will probably vary by state.
New Mexico does not recognize common law marriage.
New Mexico does not recognize common law marriage.
In New Mexico, there is no specific duration of time that a couple must live together to establish a common law marriage. Instead, the couple must demonstrate mutual consent to be married and cohabitate, along with presenting themselves as a married couple to others. Factors such as joint finances, shared property, and the use of a common surname can also support the claim of common law marriage.
They share a common border.
The state democratic party platform for New Mexico does include marriage equality.
No, New Jersey does not recognize common law marriage.
No, New York does not recognize common law marriage.
No, New Hampshire does not recognize common law marriage.
No, New Hampshire does not recognize common law marriage.
No, New Jersey does not recognize common law marriage.
No. Even though same-sex marriage is legal in New Mexico, the state Republican Party platform of New Mexico calls for preventing government from applying the word "marriage" to same-sex couples.
Yes. Both New York and Mexico recognize marriages performed in other jurisdictions as long as the marriage was legal in the jurisdiction where it was performed. Also, same-sex marriages performed in Mexico City beginning March 4, 2010 are recognized as valid in New York State.