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Common Law marriage requirments in Texas

What are the requisites that must be met before a couple would be considered ''common Law'' married in the state of Texas?


Asked on 3/02/02, 6:45 pm

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Gerald R. Yoakum The Practice of Gerald R. Yoakum, P.C. A Full Service Law Firm

Re: Common Law marriage requirments in Texas

1. Cohabitate (live together),and

2. Hold themselves out to the public as married, and

3. Both intend to be married.

Number 2&3 go together, if all three of these elements are present and can be proved then you are common law married in the state of Texas.

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Answered on 3/03/02, 10:40 am


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