Watkins v. Watkins

MOORE, Judge.

Kathy Renea Howard Watkins appeals from a judgment of the Etowah Circuit Court (“the trial court”) concluding that she and Robin Dale Watkins, who is deceased, were not married at common law. We affirm.

Procedural History

On June 7, 2012, Kathy filed a complaint in the trial court, asserting, among other things, that Robin Dale Watkins- (“Rob”) died intestate on March'1, 2012; 'that Kathy and Rob had been married at common law; and that the-named defendants, Ryan Watkins, individually and as personal representative of Rob’s estate, and Savannah Jade Watkins, denied that Kathy was…