Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
common law marrige requirements
am I married if I file A joint tax return and A bank account
Asked on 12/31/99, 11:17 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Alicia Fortson
Law Offices of A. G. Fortson
Re: common law marrige requirements
It is quite simple to meet the qulifications of common law marriage. First, you agree to consider yourselves married. Second, you both cohabitate together. Note that I did not place a length of time on this cohabitation. Finally, you must hold yourselves out as married. Thus, by filing taxes as a married couple or establishing a joint bank account, you provide evidence of a common law marriage. Once married, a divorce may be necessary to dissolve the marriage.
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Answered on 1/08/00, 10:31 am
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