Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

my mother had been married in comon law for 18 years and legaly married for 6 years.She in June of 2012 he abandoned her didn't even say bye or what was the reason he just left, he never let her work he always provided for her financially We recently found out that he is living with someone else. I would like to know what can be done and if there can be some type of alimony or marital help for my mother.


Asked on 1/25/13, 11:35 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

A "common law marriage" is in fact a legal marriage.

She can file for divorce and ask for alimony.

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Answered on 1/25/13, 12:18 pm


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