Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Division of property
If a man and woman live together for fifteen years, marry and then divorce within the year (no children) is the property still dividable? In other words is the spouse intitled to support after the divorce?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Division of property
My first response is that only the property acquired during the marriage can be divided -- excluding anything received by gift or inheritance.
However, since Texas is one of the few states to recognize "common law marriage", if a common law marriage can be established for all or part of the time you lived together, then the answer could be different.
Texas also now allows temporary spousal support (alimony).
In other words, the answer to your question is not that simple.
Best of luck to you.
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