Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

The elements are that

(1) You agreed to live together as husband and wife;

(2) You actually did live together as husband and wife in Texas; and

(3) You held out to the community that you were husband and wife.

This third element is the one that is tricky. Did he tell his family you were married and did you introduce yourselves to friends and family as married? Did you send out holiday cards or anything as "Mr & Ms"? The more "yes" answers you have, the stronger the case.

If you accumulated property during the marriage, this is an important question. If no significant property was accumulated (what could you have accumulated in one month?), then I don't think this is a fight you need to have. You're going to get child support from him. You're not going to get spousal support from him (marriage, even if it exists is too short).

I hope this helps.

Congratulations on your baby and good luck!!