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  • Is New Mexico a Common Law State?

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    by Ty McDuffey, JD | Ask Law Easy When someone asks, “Is New Mexico a common law state?,” they usually want to know two key things: Below, we address both points, cite the relevant case law, and clarify New Mexico’s stance on common law marriage and out-of-state common law marriages. Common Law in New Mexico…