Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Married at Age 15,seperated 2 months later.

I was married at 15 in 1986.We seperated 2 months later,(not legally)and have apart every since.Is there anyway to just anull the marriage or do I need to file for Divorce legally ? And if I need to file for Divorce what would be the easiest and best way to do so ?And can he be made to pay for the cost ? We have one child together,which he already has been ordered to pay child support on.Would that cause any inconvenience to the case ? How can I begin to file for Divorce Pro se ? Thank you


Asked on 2/08/01, 10:08 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

Re: Married at Age 15,seperated 2 months later.

I assume the Texas Attorney General handled the child support issue. I also assume in the Texas Attorney General's case, visitation was included.

If not, it that issue will need to be included in the Divorce Decree.

Have you had any other children since you married

in 1986? If so, your husband is presumed to be the father of that child. The presumption can be overcome but you will need to deal with all children born since 1986 in your divorce from your husband.

I recommend you file the divorce and serve the divorce petition on your husband by a constable or a private process server.

You can go to a law school library or a county law library and look at the books they have on divorce. After reviewing the Texas Family Law Practice Manual, I think you will conclude it is easier and faster to hire an attorney.

Best of luck to you.

Fran Brochstein

713-847-6000

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Answered on 3/22/01, 12:44 am


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