Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

I went to file for divorce and found out I was never legally married. My husband had committed bigamy. Who do I contact to let the state know? What do I need to do to clear my name to change my licence and tax papers?


Asked on 2/27/12, 4:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

Get a lawyer. Your statement that you were "never legally married" isn't true. You were (probably - you haven't given us enough information) a "putative spouse," and you have certain rights.

The controlling decision is Davis vs. Davis (521 SW2d 603), a 1975 case where this very situation was dealt with.

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Answered on 2/29/12, 7:57 am


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