Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

I was falsely accused of felony assault at the time I was going to propose to my fiance. It has been 2 years and no trial date has been set. We held off our plans because we were told Texas is a 'common law' state and my fiance would be a liable party in a civil suit if, worst case, I am convicted. Can we get engaged and not put her in any jeopardy?


Asked on 7/21/10, 9:20 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

She can't be sued for something she didn't do or didn't participate in. If the Plaintiff names her as a party, he won't get anything.

There are some legal theories in Texas whereby a person can be liable for somebody else's actions. Your situation isn't one of them.

By the way ... two years? The statute of limitations for a civil action has passed.

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Answered on 7/21/10, 5:54 pm


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