Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

marriage and common law

I have been separated for 12 yrs. and recently got divorced. I have been living with a man for the past 3 yrs. and we tell everyone that we are married. I left the man of 3 yrs . for abuse, can I legally divorce him to fight for my personal belongings?


Asked on 4/25/08, 12:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Patricia F. Bushman BUSHMAN LAW OFFICES

Re: marriage and common law

You can't have been in a common-law marriage at the same time you were married to someone else. You can sue him in civil court for your possessions.

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Answered on 4/26/08, 3:58 pm


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